Jackie Jarvis — Minister for Fisheries
At a glance
| Tracker status | Current — Fisheries from 19 Mar 2025 (succeeded Punch) |
| Export role | West Coast Rock Lobster TACC/management post-resumption; Agriculture & Food (sheep transition, cattle policy interface) |
| Chamber | Legislative Council (state-wide) |
| Oct 2024 resumption | Announced under Cook + Punch — Jarvis owns ongoing fisheries regulation |
Quick facts
- Party: ALP (WA)
- Portfolios (Mar 2025–): Agriculture and Food; Fisheries; Forestry; Small Business; Mid West
- Prior: Agriculture and Food + Forestry + Small Business (Dec 2022 – Mar 2025)
- Background: Public servant 37 years; Margaret River electorate office
- Deputy: Deputy Leader of Government in LC (Mar 2025)
Export & agriculture role (tracker)
| Issue | Role | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Western rock lobster | Fisheries minister — TACC, sustainability | WA lobster |
| Live sheep phase-out | Agriculture minister — WA transition region | WA meat |
| DPIRD | Department for Primary Industries and Regional Development | State regulator |
Portfolio & career
| Period | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025– | + Fisheries, Mid West |
| 2022– | Minister Agriculture (then + Fisheries) |
| 2021– | MLC |
Allies & rivals
Chronology (export-related)
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-19 | Appointed Fisheries minister | Verified — WA Parliament |
| 2022-12-14 | First cabinet (Agriculture) | Verified |
Interests register
- WA Parliament — guide