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Australian Sea Country Conference 2024

Project number: 2024-013
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $159,295.64
Principal Investigator: Kylie Fadelli
Organisation: Aboriginal Sea Company
Project start/end date: 31 May 2024 - 25 Sep 2024
Contact:
FRDC
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Indigenous

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The Australian Sea Country Conference is scheduled to be held at the Darwin Convention Centre on 25 - 26 September 2024.

The primary aim of the Conference is to develop strategies for enhancing First Nations involvement in matters concerning the protection and utilisation of sea country. Through a series of presentations, discussions, and collaborative sessions, our goal is to deepen the understanding of First Nations' perspectives, promote the recognition of First Nations rights in environmental contexts, and bolster the advancement of First Nations-led initiatives.

While Australia currently has national peak bodies representing the seafood industry, recreational fishers, and environmental interests in sea country, there is currently no representation for First Nations. This Conference aims to potentially lay the groundwork for establishing a First Nations Peak Body that represents interests in sea country-related matters. In doing so, it is intended that this conference provides guidance for consistency in recognition of Native Title rights between States/Territory/Federal governments.

By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives, we aspire to contribute to a future where First Nations governance models, traditional knowledge, and leadership are central to shaping Australia's marine environment.

Final report

Author: Bo Carne
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 
Final Report • 2025-04-14 • 4.59 MB
2024-013-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the key findings, survey results, and contributions from the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference highlighting the innovative discussions and forward-thinking outcomes that will shape the future of Sea Country governance in Australia. The conference, held over two days, brought together a diverse group of over 289 delegates, including First Nations leaders, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals, alongside more than 75 influential speakers. 
 
This landmark event focused on the past, present, and future of Australia’s precious Sea Country, with the aim of fostering collaboration and co-designing effective, inclusive policies.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and hands-on breakout sessions that acknowledged past and present policies, identified gaps, and worked towards co-designing future legislation and regulations to better protect Sea Country.
 
A key focus was addressing the inconsistencies between Native Title Rights and recognition at both State/Territory and Commonwealth levels, with the aim of finding greater alignment and consistency. Another important outcome explored at the conference was the potential creation of a First Nations peak body to represent and advocate for Sea Country interests, ensuring First Nations communities have a strong, unified voice in future policy discussions. 

Sponsorship: WISA Power Up Breakfast 2024 Seafood Directions

Project number: 2024-002
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $15,000.00
Principal Investigator: Kirsten Abernethy
Organisation: Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA)
Project start/end date: 18 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Conference
Capacity Building

Need

The WISA Power Up Breakfast at Seafood Directions is WISA's premier event. In 2022, the event was sold out within a few weeks of tickets online and we had a long waiting list. An important drawcard for the event was the high profile journalist Annabel Crabb as the keynote speaker (funded by FRDC as part of project 2018-174) who delivered a strong gender equality message while being highly entertaining. WISA received feedback that Power Up was one of Seafood Directions top events.

Objectives

1. increase awareness of the FRDC, WISA and industry’s understanding of gender inequality issues, opportunities and solutions
2. Enable a larger event and high calibre speaker at Power Up 2024
3. increase understanding of gender inequality issues, opportunities and solutions in fishing and aquaculture

First Nations Leadership Capacity Building and Macroalgae Research Trip to the 9th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum (APPF 2024) in Hokkaido, Japan.

Project number: 2023-198
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $10,175.00
Principal Investigator: Brad Darkson
Organisation: Moonrise Seaweed Co. Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 19 Jun 2024 - 30 Oct 2024
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Seaweed

Need

16th (Tue): Plenary lecture, Mini-symposium, General presentation (oral, poster), Forum dinner (Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo)
17th (Wed): Plenary lecture, Mini-symposium, General presentation (oral, poster), Closing ceremony
18th (Thu): Excursion (optional)

Activities undertaken include:
- attendance of the above forum days (each mini-symposium consisting of several presentations taking place simultaneously across 3 separate halls);
- networking with international experts in phycology;
- learning about local Ainu First Nations relationship with seaweed from both cultural and custodian stand-points; and
- report compiled of key findings relevant to FRDC and the emerging domestic seaweed industry, with a focus on building and disseminating knowledge within local First Nations.

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