Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, the Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA), representing the Queensland seafood industry, have issued a joint statement regarding a crew member who fell overboard from the fishing trawler K Vern in Queensland. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends, […]
Meet a member – Chris Bolton
You have only to look at North Queenslander Chris Bolton’s social media to gain an immediate understanding of his passion for fishing, with his adventures shared for all to see in captivating photos. Dedicated to getting the freshest, local fish into the kitchens of the high profile chefs in the country who in turn give […]
An update from CEO Jane Lovell
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 […]