An FRDC funded project on incorporating MAC (Management Advisory Committee) competencies into the Seafood Industry Training Package was completed in December 2001. The report from that project contained detail of the skills and knowledge required by MAC members to fulfil their role and responsibilities competently. One of the recommendations from this report suggested that the induction of new MAC members needed improvement.

The report stated that there was wide support for improved written communication about the operation of MACs and the basic technical knowledge required to allow meaningful debate of the scientific, economic and environmental issues. The development of an induction kit was one of a range of measures to improve the effectiveness of MAC members.

Keywords: Management Advisory Committees, MAC induction, Human Capital Development.