SIA announces resignation of CEO
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has announced the resignation of CEO Jane Lovell, effective immediately. SIA Chair Veronica Papacosta thanked Ms Lovell for her contribution to the Australian seafood industry and…
COVID-19 assistance summary and border movement summary
To keep our members informed SIA has sourced a summary of COVID-19 support, compiled by DAWE, with respect to the state/territory and fisheries-specific assistance available. Please appreciate this is a…
‘No need to abandon tradition’: Easter festivities can still go ahead, says Australian seafood industry
This Easter will be unlike any we have ever experienced, but Aussies can still enjoy a traditional Easter spread says Seafood Industry Australia CEO Jane Lovell. “These are unprecedented times,…
A Western Rock Lobster fisher in WA. Image - Ian Anderick via WAFIC.
‘Back to business’: Australian seafood industry buoyed by Federal support
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed the Federal Government's $110 million International Freight Assistance announcement. "We'd like to thank the Federal Government for helping to keep Aussie jobs and Aussie…
Australian seafood industry welcomes AFMA levy deferral
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed news the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) will allow the deferral of levies due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.…
‘Keep fish on the table’: Seafood industry eagerly awaits government assistance
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has called for government assistance to keep the industry afloat. “We take our responsibility to provide more than one billion meals every year seriously, particularly at…
SIA condemns smugglers caught with 122 live fish at Melbourne Airport
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national body representing the commercial fishing industry, has congratulated authorities for intercepting smugglers attempting to bring 122 live fish into Australia. “On January 29 the…
Seafood Industry Australia statement on seafood exports to China
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, is actively monitoring the situation regarding seafood exports to China, and investigating ways to minimise negative impacts to…
