A pioneering national study of Australian public perceptions, knowledge and attitudes towards the fishing industry, has been completed. It covers the commercial, recreational and traditional fishing sectors, and also examines seafood consumption and factors likely to affect future consumption....
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) ABARES
FRDC and State agencies have generously supported an annual national workshop hosted by Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) since the 1980’s. At the workshop, Australian and overseas scientists have presented keynote addresses on the theme of the workshop, followed by panel debates. The...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
In 2000, every State Abalone Industry Association agreed to support the Inaugural National Abalone Convention with an amount of $2,500 sponsorship and the Abalone Industry Association of SA Inc. pledged to donate $10,000 as host.
South Australia created an environment conducive to hosting the...
The 2nd National Rock Lobster Congress was hosted by Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV) with support from industry in each lobster producing state, at the Royal Geelong Yatch Club, Geelong on Thursday 20 September and Friday 21 September 2001.
The Congress received its funding from the major...
ORGANISATION:
South Australian Rock Lobster Advisory Council (SARLAC)
Regional experiences for global solutions - the proceedings of the 3rd world recreational fishing conference, 21-24 May 2002 - Northern Territory, Australia
ORGANISATION:
Amateur Fishermen's Association of the Northern Territory (AFANT)
Federal and state legislation is increasingly demanding more stringent environmental controls on aquaculture activities and place the onus of proof for demonstrating environmental performance on the industry. In addition, regulation for and approval of aquaculture activities is increasingly...
All substances that fit the definition of agricultural and veterinary chemicals under the Chemical and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 must be registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority before they can be supplied, sold or used in Australia. In...