A stronger economy and a secure future, these were the promises from Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg when he announced a $7.1 billion surplus, tax cuts and extra funding for infrastructure and services to regional Australia in the 2019/20 budget on Tuesday, April 2. Last night, the Treasurer delivered the first budget surplus in 12 years […]
‘The situation for fishers has been virtually ignored’: SIA shines spotlight on mental health
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has urged fishers, their families and friends to start a conversation about mental health to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10. “Today is an important day where we look to start conversations on mental health and work together to break the […]
Iconic Queensland fishery saved
“Today (September 12, 2018) the Senate voted against a disallowance put forward by Senator Whish-Wilson regarding Scallop Hammerhead sharks in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP),” Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) CEO Jane Lovell said. “We thank the Senate majority for their support of Australia’s sustainable and well managed professional fishing industry. “Just like the […]
Fishers urged to ask – R U OK?
Seafood Industry Australia, the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has urged fishers to ask one another “R U OK?” this Thursday, September 13 as part of R U OK? Day. “Sadly, Australia’s fishers experience twice the base-rate of psychological stress of any other sector,” Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) CEO Jane Lovell said. “Significant […]