Australian abalone currently enjoys a relatively strong position in the market through steady demand for product. This will only continue as long as the resource is sustainable. Industry will benefit through the application of leading edge or state of the art technology and world's best practices in management, research and resource protection.

The only mechanism that exists for effective interchange of ideas, or to consider leading edge technology, or to benefit from learning of the trials and tribulations other State's have experienced will be through whatever is arranged by the National Abalone Council. However, this convention will present excellent opportunities for communications with contacts from all over the globe.

There is a need for all States to be involved in a national forum and for industry Australia wide to focus on management, marketing, R & D issues, resource protection and progress national plans or strategies to focus on achieving the desired outcomes.