South East Fishery Industry Development Subprogram: strategic planning, project management and adoption

Project number: 2001-238
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $110,403.00
Principal Investigator: Ian Knuckey
Organisation: Fishwell Consulting Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 24 Apr 2001 - 9 Jan 2007
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Waste
Value Add
Training
Sustainability
Supply Chain

Need

To achieve the complementary outcomes of sustainability and economic benefits to the stakeholders in the SEF, a whole of chain approach to R&D is required (which is in accordance with government direction on R&D planning). Current practice focuses on the biology and fishery management which has precluded more innovative ways of adding value. Following a workshop held in November 1999 (Canberra) a recommendation was made that FRDC develop a subprogram to support the industry development component of R&D for the SEF. This application will develop the subprogram over the next year and produce a Strategic Plan that incorporates a whole of chain approach.

Objectives

1. Coordinate the FRDC SEF Subprogram (applications, workshops, communication)
2. Conduct an annual research workshop to present research outcomes from the subprogram and to define research objectives for subsequent years.
3. Facilitate travel of industry representatives and the subprogram leader to biannual steering committee meetings.
4. Coordinate the preparation of a Subprogram newsletter, media releases, and workshop publications.
5. Integrate with other FRDC and externally funded SEF projects to ensure maximum leverage of industry funds and avoid duplication.

Final report

ISBN: 0-9756006-0-5
Author: Ian Knuckey
Final Report • 2004-10-01 • 2.96 MB
2001-238-DLD.pdf

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2nd National Rock Lobster Industry Conference – Melbourne September 2001

Project number: 2001-304
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $20,000.00
Principal Investigator: Roger Edwards
Organisation: South Australian Rock Lobster Advisory Council (SARLAC)
Project start/end date: 24 Jul 2001 - 30 Jun 2002
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Sustainability
Stakeholder
Innovation
Fisheries Management
SPECIES
Western Rock Lobster
Eastern Rock Lobster
Southern Rock Lobster
Tropical Rock Lobsters

Need

The rock lobster industry of Australia has no vehicle for formal information exchange. The 3rd International Lobster Congress in 1999 brought the industry together for the first truly national meeting. That event demonstrated the need to meet regularly on matters to do with policy, marketing, management, research, aquaculture and development. A showcase for the scientific and management community involved in the rock lobster industry is also required to convert research and management outcomes into value in the industry.

Objectives

1. Plan and deliver the 2nd National Lobster Industry Conference.

Final report

ISBN: 57-503-715-396
Author: Roger Edwards
Final Report • 2002-07-29 • 2.45 MB
2001-304-DLD.pdf

Summary

The 2nd National Rock Lobster Congress was hosted by Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV) with support from industry in each lobster producing state, at the Royal Geelong Yatch Club, Geelong on Thursday 20 September and Friday 21 September 2001.
 
The Congress received its funding from the major sponsor, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and registrations. The Congress program covered two full days with rock lobster post harvest and aquaculture Subprogram meetings held the day prior.
 
The purpose of the 2nd National Rock Lobster Industry Congress was to provide a forum of diverse interest groups to assess developments from the first Congress in 1999 and formulate directions for the national lobster industry.
 
The Congress theme was 'Just Holding Ground' and the program mix was specifically designed to highlight 'big ticket' issues and opportunities impacting on the lobster industry. The theme followed closely from those of the 1st Congress, allowing measurement of progress in key areas. Twenty-seven speakers presented information covering national fishery performance, marine planning, environmental accreditation, latest research and development, cost recovery and access security.
 
The standard of presentations was excellent and special mention is made of the performance of the scientists in delivering, simple, entertaining and high impact scientific information. A new standard was set in this regard.
 
Congress resolutions developed were:
1. Agreement to pursue national industry unity on key issues and establish a national lobster industry body.
2. Support for establishment of a southern rock lobster research and development sub
program.
3. Agreement that a National Marine Protection area legislation based on the Western Australian model should be implemented.
4. Cost recovery should be based on transparent, competitive and accountable processes.
5. National access security legislation should be established.
 
The Congress resolutions reflect the commitment of the participants to working towards a secure common goal of sustainability, well managed fisheries worldwide, while building the value of the resource.
 
Along with the intense discussion, time was taken to enjoy Victoria's hospitality, with the 'Species Taste Off and Dinner' on Thursday evening, held at the Royal Yacht Club. The seafood was superb, the setting on the marina was apt, with a number of boats on display. The mood was positive and alive and added to building of national tradition.