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 Abalone Council Australia Ltd. However, this convention will present excellent
opportunities for communication with contacts from all over the globe.

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