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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

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
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-200
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Community Sentiment Survey

Australia’s Commonwealth, state and territory governments together with regulatory bodies and local authorities have worked in partnership with the fishing industry, scientists, economists, environmental non-government organisations to establish management frameworks for fishing in...
ORGANISATION:
Intuitive Solutions

Formulate a comprehensive framework to inform relevant regulatory bodies on safety regulations and legislation pertaining to food, feed, and other forms of bioproducts of Asparagopsis spp. and other seaweeds of key interest to the Australian seaweed

Project number: 2023-177
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $183,626.68
Principal Investigator: Clare Winkel
Organisation: Integrity Compliance Solutions Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 19 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The need for the project is evident due to several factors:

Emergence of Asparagopsis: Asparagopsis, with its potential as a livestock feed ingredient and has sparked significant interest and investment from both private and public sectors. This indicates a growing momentum within the Australian seaweed industry, particularly in the context of its diverse applications.

Lack of Seaweed Specific Regulatory Information: Despite the increasing interest in Asparagopsis and other seaweed products, there is a noticeable absence of comprehensive safety regulatory information. This gap in regulatory oversight poses potential risks to both animal and human health, as well as challenges for industry stakeholders in ensuring product safety and compliance.

The existence of small but growing production of seaweed for human consumption ( e.g. Ecklonia sp & Ulva spp) within Australia and Australian waters, that has faced significance difficulties in some states due to divergent legislation and a lack of knowledge amongst regulators on what is required currently and what could be required with regard to, actual food safety hazards and existing regulation interpretation. It is noted that some industry members have moved states, to more easily establish and expand their seaweed business.

Goal of Regulatory Synergy and Gap Filling: The project aims to address the identified regulatory gaps by collecting relevant information from different regulatory bodies. and reviewing and comparing existing regulatory requirements and industry guidelines. The project seeks to provide clarity and guidance for regulatory and industry participants to make clear and rewrite the industry requirements.

Alignment with FRDC Strategy: The project aligns closely with the strategy outlined by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Specifically, it supports Strategy V, which focuses on providing foundational information and support services for the growth and prosperity of the industry. Additionally, the project's outcomes directly contribute to FRDC's goals of promoting best practices and production systems, as well as fostering community trust, respect, and value in the Australian seaweed industry.
By initiating investigations and assessments focused on Asparagopsis as a livestock feed ingredient and other seaweed species as a human food, the project not only addresses immediate regulatory gaps but also lays the groundwork for sustainable growth within the seaweed industry. This strategic alignment with FRDC's priorities underscores the project's significance in driving enduring prosperity, promoting best practices, and enhancing community trust and value in the Australian seaweed industry.

Objectives

1. Develop a comprehensive regulatory framework to highlight gaps within Australian regulations regarding the domestic seaweed sector, which could be used in the future to ensure adherence to safety standards with regard to livestock feed and human consumption.
2. Increase Awareness and Understanding by publishing key gaps within Australian regulations, with regard to understanding by all regulators and stakeholders via webinars, public workshops, conferences and private meetings.
3. To Collaborate and engage regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders to share information, address gaps and streamline processes.
4. Document Risk Management strategies to address potential hazards associated with Asparagopsis and other seaweed species as stock feed and for food safety in processing of the seaweed for human consumption.
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