Advocacy and political representation are key activities for SIA – making sure our concerns and priorities are heard by our politicians, especially in the Federal Parliament. At the moment we are working on a number of fronts. Mental health Firstly we continue to follow up with the Department of Agriculture and Assistant Minister around the […]
SIA reels in local fishers to help build community trust
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing the Australian seafood industry, delivered its ‘Our Pledge’ social licence workshop to members of the local fishing industry in Mackay yesterday (Tuesday, July 9). “’Our Pledge’ is our promise to the community – an acknowledgement of their concerns and a way for us to demonstrate the […]
Meet a member – Jason Simpson, Sales and Marketing, Aussie Red Crab
As a young boy growing up in Queensland spending his days at the beach, Jason Simpson developed a love for the ocean and the creatures in it. Jason channelled this passion into a career, beginning at Cardinal Seafood where he learnt the ropes of sales and marketing and setting the foundation for a successful journey […]
‘Aussie! Aussie! Aussie?’: Peak-body calls for seafood labelling transparency
There’s nothing more Aussie than chucking a prawn on the barbie on Australia Day; unless of course you’re watching the latest Russell Crowe flick, while you tuck into another slice of pavlova… “But wait,” we hear you say, “those things aren’t Aussie.” As Aussies, we love to claim things as our own; from the humble […]