The simple list of priorities identified by QFIRAC prior to the current round of R&D was prepared as a short term measure, prior to a full examination of all the relevant issues and the development of a 3-5 year plan.
Since the production of QFIRAC's original R&D Strategic Plan several key stakeholders have reported on completed R&D, or reviewed their priorities for R&D. (refs. 1-6)

Research Advisory Bodies (FRAB) advise inter alia the FRDC on the appropriateness and priority of the R&D. The changes in fisheries management in Queensland reported above in the Background section, and the contents of the reports and reviews alluded to here, suggest that QFIRAC must revisit not only its R&D priorities, but also the way in which it interacts with its stakeholders. This will ensure that it recommends R&D which is timely, of high priority and of use to its stakeholders. The aim is to ensure that R&D is performed by research providers who are informed of contemporary needs, have the best technical competence, and ensure that research results are of use to, and understood by, the end users. It is expected that this exercise will produce a methodology to identify the critical needs for R &D in Queensland, and to ensure that these can be addressed promptly by R&D providers.

References
1. Anon. 1997 Research needs and priorities for the management of Queensland's fisheries. QFMA, Brisbane. 16pp.
2. Anon. 1998. The Seafood industry's strategic plan for achieving seafood excellence. SeaQual, Canberra. 12pp.
3. Kirkwood, J. 2000. Marine Fish Habitat Research. Strategic Plan 2000-2002. A whole of ecosystem approach. DPIQ Brisbane Qld. 10pp.
4. Newman, G 1998. Research Priorities for Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture. Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture, Canberra. 22pp.
5. Retif, S. 1998. Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Report 1995-97. DPIQ Brisbane. 100pp.
6. Williams, L E 1997 Queensland's Fisheries Resources. Current Condition and Recent Trends 1988-1995.