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Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Research, Development and Extension Program, including resources and processes to consolidate and coordinate WRL RD&E planning and funding so that overall RD&E outcomes are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective way

Project number: 2020-059
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $600,000.00
Principal Investigator: Matt H. Taylor
Organisation: Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Project start/end date: 5 Aug 2020 - 29 Jun 2025
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster

Need

Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC.

Objectives

Commercial in confidence
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-058
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Communications Program – Increasing community understanding, trust and acceptance for the Western Rock Lobster industry

The original intention of the Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Communications Program was to deliver its communications and engagement activities over four years from 2021 to 2025. However, as investigations progressed additional information about the communication and engagement needs of stakeholders...
ORGANISATION:
Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
TAGS
Stakeholder
Community
Communications
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster
Environment
Industry
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-101
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT

Investigation of the direct and indirect role of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) on Western Rock Lobster settlement processes: with consideration of the potential role of contaminants

The influence of Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) on coastal ecosystems of the West Coast Bioregion of Western Australia, and particularly its impact on the Western Rock Lobster (WRL) and the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (WCRLMF), is poorly understood. This is despite that the...
ORGANISATION:
University of Western Australia (UWA)
TAGS
Wild Catch
Threatened Endangered Protected Species
Stock Assessment
Stakeholder
Resource Access And Allocation
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-099
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT

Climate driven shifts in benthic habitat composition as a potential demographic bottleneck for Western Rocklobster: understanding the role of recruitment habitats to better predict the under-size lobster population for fishery sustainability

The West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (WCRLMF) is one of the most valuable and sustainable single-species fisheries in Australia. WCRLMF is managed, in part, using larval (puerulus) settlement indices obtained from artificial seagrass stations that are continuously monitored at eight locations...
ORGANISATION:
University of Western Australia (UWA)
TAGS
Sustainability
Stock Assessment
Reproduction
Modelling
Life History
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster

Western Australian based Institute for Spiny Lobster Research Business Plan

Project number: 2018-117
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $118,802.00
Principal Investigator: Matt H. Taylor
Organisation: Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Project start/end date: 2 Sep 2018 - 30 May 2019
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster

Need

WRL commissioned a concept study to examine the strategic case for the Institute. The study also provided a detailed assessment of the State Government’s current return on investment from the financial contributions made via the resource.

WRL has engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members, fishers and processors to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government. The institute concept study report has been well received by members and stakeholders who have been positive about the concept and interested in receiving further information. There is general consensus that the institute be a WA based institute for spiny lobster research and focussed only on western rock lobster. The institute can then consider and work towards submitting a SRC bid to join with UTAS and SARDI to formalise national research with other entities. The institute can by provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project by project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.

Overall, and based on extensive consultation, there is general support for WRL moving to the next stage of documentation including a comprehensive business plan.

In order to present a ‘bankable’ case for the proposed Wa based Institute for Spiny (Rock) Lobster Research (‘Proposed Institute’), a business plan including the following key studies are required:
• Research Priorities Plan
• Business Case
• Governance Framework
• Investment Proposal

All are necessary to underpin optimal likelihood of successful establishment of the Proposed Institute and its sustainable operation.

Objectives

1. To produce a comprehensive stakeholder-driven Research Priorities Plan which guides the activities and structure of the Proposed Institute and articulates the value it will deliver to stakeholders.
2. To produce a detailed Business Case which determines the organisational structure and business plan that will give effect to the Research Priorities Plan
3. To produce a detailed and appropriate Governance Framework which is optimised with respect to the governance context and gives effect to well understood principles of good governance
4. To produce several variants of an Investment Proposal which reflects the requirements of different potential ‘investors’.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-6488948-3-4
Author: Matt Taylor
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
Final Report • 2023-02-01 • 257.61 KB
2018-117-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project commenced in November 2020, when the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) engaged Australian Venture Consultants (AVC) to examine the strategic case for a research network and prepare a business case for a proposed Western Rock Lobster Research Network.
WRL engaged with many stakeholders, ranging from its members (commercial rock lobster fishers and processors) to other Australian Spiny Lobster associations as well as State and Federal Government stakeholders. Initial discussions focused on whether a national network could be established, but through negotiations and further assessments a Western Rock Lobster network emerged as the preferred option, with linkages to other lobster-producing jurisdictions. 
The proposal has since acknowledged that the concept could, after being in existence for several years, be transformed into a national research network focused on all Australia’s wild catch lobsters. The Network could then consider and work towards formalising national research with other entities. The Network can provide a mechanism to collaborate on a project-by-project basis with other organisations such as Southern Rock Lobster (SRL) which SRL are supportive of.
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Understanding the Markets for Western Rock Lobster

Project number: 2017-138
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $400,000.00
Principal Investigator: Matt H. Taylor
Organisation: Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)
Project start/end date: 1 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2022
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster

Need

Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC.

Objectives

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