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Fish prices spike after West Australian demersal ban and rising fuel costs

2026-03-17 58 Dailymotion

Western Australia boasts the longest coastline of any Australian state or territory, yet fresh fish has become an increasingly scarce, expensive commodity. Retailers say consumers can expect to pay between 10 and 40 per cent more for most fresh fish this Easter due to the state government's new fishing restrictions, which came into effect less than three months ago.