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Government of Western Australia embargoed media alert – Fisheries Minister Don Punch

STRICTLY EMBARGOED: NOT FOR BROADCAST OR PUBLICATION < 1 mins read

 20/10/24

 

Today (Sunday), Fisheries Minister Don Punch will be announcing a boost to regional tourism by expanding the opportunity to catch iconic Western rock lobster on all fishing charter tours operating between Kalbarri and Augusta.

 

TIME: 

 

10.30am

PLACE:

 

Sea West Mandurah

73 Mandurah Terrace

Mandurah WA 6210

 

 

Media contact: Courtney Fowler 0459 098 046

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