The Australian Seafood Industry Council has identified a need to hold a biennial national seafood industry conference where the industry can gather in an appropriate form to discuss and learn about issues of critical nature affecting the industry and to use this form as a means of providing the basis for future planning and direction.

1.There is critical need for the seafood industry of Australia to promote itself and its image.
2.There is a critical need for the industry at national level to adequately address issues of Access Security.
3.There is a critical need for the industry at national level to adequately address issues of Quality.
4.There is a critical need for the industry at national level to adequately address issues relating to the Environment.
5.There is also a critical need for industry to address the public’s perception of seafood and associated issues such as quality, health benefits and product transfer.
6.There is a clear need for the Australian seafood industry to develop a ‘conference culture’ at a national level, which is critical to ensuring effective information transfer.
7.Other issues such as training and education, marketing and industry development also have international aspects, which could be addressed through attracting international industry delegates to Australia through a conference.