For Australia’s fishers and farmers whose supply chains and markets disappeared – in extreme cases, overnight – the future seems unpredictable, to say the least. Some are describing the post-COVID-19 future as a blank canvas on which to potentially redraw many of the economic frameworks that have...

Online courses have been the go-to format for education and training around the world during COVID-19 restrictions. But they also provide valuable long-term opportunities for Australia’s seafood sector, as operators are often in far-flung corners of the country. By Catherine Norwood Safety...

Fresh fish and seafood dominate the retail market in Australia, and data gathered during the COVID-19 restrictions show consumers paying more and buying a wider range of fresh product as they experiment with cooking at home. However, frozen markets have continued to see strong growth, primarily as a...

Queen’s Birthday Honours Former FRDC chair and long-time Queensland Senator Ron Boswell has received a Queen’s Birthday Honour, becoming an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the general division. The honour recognises the former senator’s distinguished service to the Parliament of...

As with so many other group activities, the FRDC’s National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) is on hold for 2020, but that is not the end of the story for this year’s nominated participants and program alumni. By Catherine Norwood Jill Briggs is the managing director...