acwa annual report 14th 2002

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14th ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

AQUACULTURE COUNCIL OF WESTERN

AUSTRALIA(INC)

FOR THE YEAR

1ST JULY 2001 TO 30TH JUNE 2002.

VISION

TO REPRESENT THE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

MISSION STATEMENT

TO CREATE A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A

SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY


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CONTENTSPAGE NUMBER

CHAIRMANS REPORT 2

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JULY2001 TO 30th JUNE 2002 6

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS 6

APPROPRIATION OF FORWARD ESTIMATES 14

OUTPUTS 15

AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AQUACULTURECOUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC) FOR THE YEAR ENDING

30TH JUNE 2002 31

SUMMARY OF SOME OF NATIONAL AQUACULTURE COUNCILACTIVITIES 38


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AQUACULTURE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC.)

CHAIRMANS REPORT

31 October, 2002

The past year has been extremely busy for the Board of ACWA, our Executive Director and Secretary. Iwould firstly like to extend my personal thanks to the Board for their contribution throughout the year. EachDirector has his own business to concentrate on but they give of their time voluntarily and their carefulconsideration of issues, wisdom and commitment has assisted us to progress a number of issues andprogrammes which affect the industry as a whole. Planning of the industry can be tedious at times but asnecessary to the individual aquaculturist as the production work they do on their own farms. Withoutplanning, and the personal efforts of these extraordinary individuals, an emerging industry such as ourswould lack direction and form, and the task of Government departments, specific species groups andindividuals of our industry would be that much harder.

May I personally recognise our Vice Chairman, Glenn Dibbin, and Directors Rick Scoones, Adam Maskew,Bruce Phillips, Sue Bamess, Shane McLinden, Richard Knox and Stan Malinowski.

Our glue, Simon Bennison, continues to put his heart and soul into the development of aquaculture inWestern Australia. He works tirelessly for all of industry and his door is always open to assist our membersand, indeed, every individual who has issues or problems which affect them either personally or collectively.He represents industry on the ground and at national level and keeps our knowledge and information movingamongst all interest groups. His understanding of the industry is enormous and I know the Board join me inthanking him for his guidance and support.

Val Sheahan, Simons assistant, has kept that information flowing and is an integral part of our team. Her

caring of all of us is very much appreciated and I know Simon and all the Board thank her for her loyalty,efforts and assistance.

Where is our industry heading?Our industry has been one of trial and slow growth, of enthusiasm and frustration. We have watched otherregions and states move forward with significant projects, many have been successful and many have beenspectacular failures. Mistakes have been made and these have impacted on the long term viability of someindustries, an example of these being the move by Thai prawn farmers into the rice field regions of theircountry with disastrous environmental impacts and the long term negative ramifications for the Thaieconomy as a whole. Equally, technical advances have also been significant and we have the capacity to take

advantage of these without having to carry with us the burden of failures and impact.

Being at the start of an industry takes a certain strength in each individual, the disappointments can be greatand the small rewards can be exhilarating. Most of us would not want to do anything else; we see what wecan achieve in the future. We can learn from the mistakes of other regions and take advantage of theadvances in technology and understanding from those same sources, as well as our own endeavours. Wemust do it together however and so, as problems are shared and overcome, our industry will grow. A vastamount of the groundwork has been done, there is much still to be done and I strongly believe that we arecompacting the base of a fantastic industry in our State.


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We have a lot of supporters in our community and in Government. The Aquaculture Sub Program within theFisheries Department, our Minister and Dexter Davies and his team in the Aquaculture Development Council all are willing our success and will work through the issues with us to help us achieve our aims. We dontalways agree with decisions, we dont always see the big picture but we are aware of their enthusiasm andcommitment for our industry. Behind those involved on a constant basis with our industry we have the other

sectors of Government, the local authorities and the community in general who will work with us andapplaud our successes as they come. Where they dont always understand our needs it is up to us to helpthem achieve that knowledge. This has been a big part of the work we in ACWA are doing at the moment.

The aquaculture industry has the potential to exceed the value of the capture fisheries in Australia. Figures of$2.5 billion by Year 2010 are mentioned, $600 million of those in Western Australia alone. When we exhibitour maturity as an industry to investors, financial institutions and Government, these figures are achievable.Planning for that potential is vital. Commercial scale projects are in planning and preparation by individualsand corporations at the moment in a number of species. As the peak industry body, ACWA is committed toensuring the industry framework is there to assist those individual endeavours wherever possible.

Review and Development Plan

ACWA, on direction from industry, last year sought a review of the industry and the Government systemswhich affect it. Industry has moved on from its early needs and, whilst these remain important, issues suchas investment attraction, legislation and marketing are all having a greater impact on us. The time is here tofocus on these areas and plan the industrys development in a more cohesive manner.

The Minister recently allocated funds for two consultancies to address the key areas of development andlegislation. Mr Zelco Lendich has been contracted to carry out not only a review of the functions of theAquaculture Development Council, the Ministers advisory council, the Aquaculture Sub-Program of theFisheries Department and ACWA to provide an analysis of what the industry needs to meet its current and

future challenges but this work will culminate in an Industry Development Plan for our future. Support forthis incentive has been widespread in industry and those of you who have met personally with Zelco andprovided him with your comments and ideas will assist this process greatly. You will by now have receiveda questionnaire on the issue and we urge all of industry to have their say.

Anna Cifolilli has been contracted with the enormous, and dare I say dry, task of reviewing the legislationthat affects the industry to come up with suggestions for improvement and to address future requirements.Issues which immediately spring to mind are those of the EOI process within DOLA, the tenure and length ofleases and licences, application processes and all that that has entailed for most of us. Again your assistanceto her will ensue that this enormous opportunity we have is taken to ensure maximum benefit. Bothconsultants report currently to a committee headed by Dexter Davies, the other members being Peter

Millington from DoF and our Simon Bennison.

We will discuss these issues in greater detail later in our meeting today and both consultants will address orattend the seminar tomorrow and will be available to hear your comments. The direction you advise todayand tomorrow will be taken up by your Board and followed up throughout this process on your behalf. Wecannot waste this opportunity to prepare our industry for its future and overcome some of the stumblingblocks that are affecting its growth.


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faced with the potential of losing possibly $1 million from its funding in the following year. At firstappraisal, the Department believe they cannot remove funding and support from those industries whichprovide cost recovery of their services, i.e. the capture industry. Equally, the political strength of therecreational fishing industry makes this an unlikely target. Aquaculture stands out as the soft underbelly andmost at risk. ACWA is working with the ADC and the development and legislative review consultants tojustify the expenditure within the Sub Program and the key to that is our potential and industrys willingness

to work through the hurt issues and develop a contributing industry. The fact that the development planand review are underway already and will address the effectiveness of services provided by the DoF istherefore extremely timely in this respect. We will keep you informed as this progresses but your assistancein getting the message to Government members and the community on the value of our industry will be ofenormous help.

Other Activities

The industry as a whole, and ACWA in particular, has been working through a huge number of other issuesthroughout the year. Simon will give you a more detailed account of those issues in his Executive DirectorsReport. May I just specifically mention:

Eco-Efficiency Programme

ACWA is working with AMWING Pearl Producers Association on the development of a Code of Practicefor this species industry. The final draft is almost complete. Similarly we are working with the mussel andabalone sectors to develop their codes and these will provide a valuable tool for the developing industries andthe community perception of them. The availability of funds through Environment Australia to this ACWAinitiative and the work done on the preparation of these codes will also be of assistance to other sector groupsas they work together to develop these tools of process.

Spray Drift/Theft of Stock/Animal Welfare

ACWA has been providing assistance to marron and other farmers in the southern area of our State to

develop a code of practice for spraying between aquaculturists and timber plantation operators. This planneeds the support of legislation for ongoing success and ACWA is working towards this for industry.Again, ACWA has worked with industry and the Attorney Generals Office to have stock from aquacultureoperations included in the provisions of theft of stock. Increases in penalties have been achieved but this stillremains an issue and the Marron Growers Association are being assisted by ACWA to resolve this area ofconcern.ACWA has developed an animal welfare code of practice following complaints to the RSPCA on thepresentation of live product in the retail sector. This code can be found on ACWAs website, a service whichincidentally is constantly being developed to provide an information service to all our members.

To wrap up, this association is for you and exists to work with you to develop an industry which will make a

significant contribution to the regional areas predominantly in this State. We have one of the bestenvironmental areas in the world for aquaculture. We have our limitations in suitable site areas and I believethat until large scale commercial projects start on the ground, the greenfields mentality of financialinstitutions will also stifle widespread growth. But we have all made enormous inroads into this thinking andif we did not have stamina and an ability to work through problems we would not be in the industry in thefirst place. I applaud all of industry for the achievements they have made and the way they have workedthrough their setbacks. Without getting too flowery may I just end by saying that collectively we can achieveanything.


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is forming part of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) that are being introduced by ACWA forindustries at the regional and business levels.

The EE Survey will be completed shortly by Oceanwatchs, Fiona Curley from NSW. This will provide thecontent of the Public Environmental Report against which the industry in WA will be measured by thecommunity on environmental grounds.

The mussel and abalone sectors are to develop environmental codes and management systems in the nearfuture.

ACWA has a priority to facilitate the adoption of EMS across the sectors.

Disease Emergency Response Simulation ExerciseACWA jointly with DoF applied for funds from the FRDC to run an Emergency Response SimulationExercise in Geraldton and the Abrolhos Islands in October 2002. This will improve industries understandingof what is involved in such emergencies. This involves training and improving an understanding ofprocesses.

Brian Jones explained issues relating to the Exotic Animal Diseases Act this is invoked by the Minister. Noone can question the Minister tripping this legislation should it be necessary. One interesting aspect is thatthis legislation allows the Minister to award compensation for compulsory slaughter of stock. The Pinctadamaxima industry would come under this provision but not the AMWING industry. AMWING comes underthe FRMA with no provision for compensation. The Pearling Act has no provision for health managementissues. Stock diseases regulation does not provide compensation.

Issue of compensation: It has been suggested that a levy be introduced for insurance to cover compensationfor compulsory slaughter order. This is also being addressed at the federal level. ACWA will lobby the StateGovernment to underwrite a compensation clause. It will also keep close to outcomes from the national

deliberations. This is an issue that should be addressed in the legislative review. Make sure you raise it in thequestionnaire.

Investment Attraction in the Aquaculture IndustryACWA has received funding from the ADF to contract a consultant to develop an investment attractionstrategy for aquaculture with a focus on the WA abalone aquaculture sector. This is in progress and is due tobe completed by the end of November. The project is being completed by Price Waterhouse Coopers and isfinanced by the Aquaculture Development Fund and industry. A key aspect of the strategy will be itsimplementation. There is no doubt that industry will be expected to play a major role to ensure its success.

Industry Development Plan and Legislative Review

This process has been driven by the Minister for Fisheries with support from ACWA, the ADC and DoF inresponse to demands by industry to create an opportunity for industry. This initiative has been extremely timeconsuming for ACWA to ensure its success.

There are two main components; Industry Development Plan consultancy by Zelko Lendich and thelegislative review by Anna Ciffolilli.


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Review of Effective Delivery of Government PrioritiesACWA has been made aware of the Governments intention to improve resources to other portfolios ingovernment such as health, police, education etc, and Peter Rogers has advised ACWA that the pressure is onwhat he regards as the soft belly of the agency in the aquaculture section. He has advised ACWA of the needto justify future expenditure in the programme particularly at the expense of other areas.

Inland Saline AquacultureThe major participants in this new sector of development have been extremely progressive during the year.ACWA has facilitated a meeting for those interested in growing inland saline trout in order to progress adevelopment strategy that will result in a sustainable industry. There are many issues to be addressed withthis sector but it is great to see product now consistently being fed into specific local markets. The industryhas asked the Minister to resource the outcomes from the workshops and two consultancies held over the pastyear but he has advised that he intends to use the Industry Development Plan process as the vehicle to assessthe needs of this sector. This has proven to be frustrating for members of the industry as they have alreadybeen through two consultancies relating to the feasibility and developmental issues focussed on their sector.

The Groundwater Atlas was completed and launched by the Minister for Fisheries at the ACWA AGM in

October last year. The Atlas can be accessed from the ACWA website. This was an ADF funded project withAgWA, DoF and Water Corporation.

Barramundi and Silver PerchACWA continues to assist these sectors where possible. ACWA attended the national workshops in Sydneythis year for barramundi and provided assistance to a number of businesses in trouble shooting issues. Theseincluded supply of juvenile fish and marketing.

ACWA facilitated a meeting of these sectors in order to improve cooperation and explore opportunities toresolve common problems. ACWA facilitated a meeting between industry members and N Ruello and CYoung to establish national standards for barramundi.

Translocation guidelines have been adopted for these two sectors.

Spraydrift Issues

ACWA has been assisting producers with the development of a Spray Application Management PlanFor Spraying of Insecticides Close to Licensed Aquaculture Facilities between aquaculturists andplantation timber operators. This has been reasonably successful. The long-term success of the developmentof a generic spray plan still rests on the passing of the Agriculture Management Bill through Parliament. Thiswill provide the legislative clout for the application of spray plans.

Theft

ACWA represented the industry with the Attorney Generals Office so that all aquaculture stock was includedin the provisions for the theft of stock. ACWA has successfully lobbied previously and obtained an increasein penalties. The AG has indicated that no minimum penalty will apply. He also indicated there would not beany further increases in penalties. ACWA has been attending various meetings with the Marron GrowersAssociation in order to resolve issues. The AG has advised that he is seeking the advice of Crown Counsel inrelation to the issue that marron which are farmed in public waters are capable of being stolen if it can beestablished that they are under the control or management of a person. Counsel has advised that minoramendments can be made to the draft provisions in order to ensure that this situation is resolved.


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CommunicationThrough the assistance of the Minster for Fisheries ACWA has developed its website so that it can service allindustry sectors should it be required. This site has been given acclaim by a number of organisationsincluding Environment Australia for its simplicity and ease to use and follow. Various industry sectors arelooking at developing their sites under the ACWA portal.

ACWA NEWS has survived another year as a top quality industry magazine. It has run at a $4k loss thisyear, a cost that ACWA has carried but the industry has asked ACWA to persevere to get the magazine on aviable basis. This is on track for 2002/03 through the assistance of the Minister and the AquacultureDevelopment Fund. The magazine will be financially independent in 2003/04.Communication Strategy; ACWA has developed this strategy as part of the EE Project and it is available onits website.

Chemical RegistrationACWA has been closely involved with the completion of a research project that has been developed throughan FRDC initiative. The paper presents an option with a company, CPA, providing the registration services ata nominal rate. ACWA will still need to play a role, in facilitating the registration and holding the permit but

there will be a serious need for industry and government to cooperate at the national level. The market placeis going to focus on this issue and it is likely labeling/branding will be an advantage.

Education and TrainingACWA plays a significant role in ensuring courses for industry are appropriately developed to competencystandards and delivered. ACWA has assisted companies and organisations obtain support from programmessuch as Farmbiz, Small Business-Smart Business. ACWA liaised extensively with John Maddams (WAFIC)and Dan Machin (DoF) to progress training programmes that would assist industry.

A major initiative was training AMWING members in disease emergency response.

Occupational Health and SafetyThe OHS code has been completed and is now accessible on the ACWA website. WAFIC has been verysupportive in supporting this initiative with ACWA. This also includes the dive code.

Animal Welfare CodeACWA has developed an animal welfare code of practice following complaints by the public to the RSPCAon the presentation of live product in restaurants and the retail sector. This is available on the ACWAWebsite www.AquacultureCouncilWA.com. With recent changes in the animal welfare legislation andgreater awareness on the issues by the public, the production of this code of practice has been very timely.

Production Returns

ACWA has been successful in obtaining a quarterly submission cycle for businesses that wish to link returnswith other administrative work such as Business Activity Statements to the ATO. The next issue is to look atthe adoption of electronic returns.

MarketingIt is clear that marketing is an issue with a number of sectors from Black Pearls to Barramundi. ACWAdecided this year to hold a seminar with a focus on marketing and investment which are two of the key issuesrelating to many businesses.
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Market Access

ACWA has assisted farmers gaining access to markets and international trade shows through the ExportMarket Development Grant Scheme. Membership to ACWA provides access to the EMDG accredited to theWA Fishing Industry Council.

It is anticipated that the adoption of environmental branding and the application of EMS being developed by

ACWA with industry will assist in market access.

Residue Testing

ACWA continues to represent the industry on issues relating to residue testing. Considerable liaising hasoccurred with AQIS and a deal has been struck to make sure that aquaculture sectors are not unnecessarilydisadvantaged. The cost of testing is prohibitive for many sectors.

WA ABALONE AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATIONACWA has again provided executive support to WAAAA and assisted with

developing an investment attraction strategy which is due to be finished in November 2002. assisting in facilitating a strategy for the future development of the abalone aquaculture industry, due

to be completed 2002/03. addressing various policy issues such as return of broodstock, guidelines for the development of land

based marine aquaculture.

WA MUSSEL PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONACWA has assisted with:

the development of the national industry development plan and the resulting priority issuedevelopment of a post harvest code of practice. This code has been funded through the SeafoodIndustry Development Fund. ACWA has collected a levy across the nation from industry tocontribute to the project.

continuing to provide the executive support to WAMPA and assist in administering the shellfishquality assurance programme.

resolving issues relating to pectenotoxins that seriously impact on sales of shellfish. participation in the mussel festival along with WAMPA. assisting WAMPA in addressing the problem of predation by snapper on mussel farms in Cockburn

Sound.

MARRON GROWERSACWA has been closely liaising with the MGA on many issues that are covered in this report.InsuranceOne of the more difficult aspects is the insurance cover for associations for field days. This is still beingprogressed.

TaxonomyACWA is clarifying the situation of changing the taxonomic name of marron. There are serious concerns byindustry as to the implications on marketing and investments made to date on the existing taxonomicarrangements.


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Local Government

ACWA is liaising with local Government to make sure aquaculture is provided for in town planning as apermissible activity. ACWA is also looking at putting together an aquaculture information kit for localgovernment representatives and community groups.

AMWING PEARL PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

ACWA continues to provide the executive support to AMWING.Membership of the Abrolhos Islands Management Advisory CommitteeAbrolhos Islands Land Management Committee membership has been offered by the Minister for Fisheriesas a short-term option. AMWING will pursue membership of AIMAC which is under review. This is likelyto happen in the new year.

AMWING Industry Workshop

Next year ACWA will assist AMWING to hold an international workshop on production issues andmarketing. This years AGM and workshop was held in conjunction with the Disease Emergency ResponseSimulation Exercise.

Key Initiatives Disease Emergency Response Simulation Exercise Eco-Efficiency programme and the production of the Code of Practice. Development of EMS

YABBY PRODUCERSACWA continued to provide executive support to the association and industry in general.The annual workshop was held in February and was very successful. The issue of the commercialisation ofthe hybrid yabby has been difficult to resolve. There are a number in industry that are not optimistic at thecommercialization of the hybrid produced by the FRDC/DoF project. Efforts by the DoF to breed anysignificant numbers of the hybrid and parents over the past four years have failed. Drought has also seriouslyaffected productivity in this sector with production half that of the previous year.

ACWA PROMOTION INITIATIVEThis initiative has been extremely successful with highlights including;

Aquaculture in Parliament Week, Development of industry websites, Support for the industry magazine ACWANEWS, Support for the mussel festival in Cockburn Sound, Participation in local government week and development of an aquaculture brochure to target local

government representatives.The ACWA Promotion subcommittee is also looking for ideas that need to be incorporated into newpromotion initiatives for the next year or two.

Aquaculture in Parliament Week was so successful that it is intended to run it again next March.

Local Government WeekTwo ACWA Directors in Stan Malinowski and Rick Scoones put together an aquaculture information pagefor Local Government Week Conference attendees. The conference is held annually. This initiative was wellreceived. Brochures were placed into every satchel. The project was part of the promotion initiative fundedby the ADF and Minister. ACWA through the promotion subcommittee is looking at the preparation of a


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Local Government Aquaculture Information Pak. It is clear that there are many local government employeesthat require assistance in understanding the major issues surrounding aquaculture development and planning.

NATIONAL INITIATIVESThe National Aquaculture Council. of which ACWA is a member, has been running with a number ofissues. These have been identified on page 34 of this report.

National Aquaculture Action Agenda (AA) and Prime Ministers Science Engineering and InnovationCouncil (PMSEIC)The growing importance of formal and constructive relationships between industry, state and federalgovernment agencies has prompted ACWA to be more involved in those groups that will improve theeconomic viability of industry and encourage development.ACWA attended a roundtable in Canberra to progress issues from the PMSEIC and AA.

GOVERNMENT POLICYFit and Proper Person

ACWA has provided its comments to the DoF in response to a draft policy paper. Further information is

available from ACWA.

Reseeding

ACWA has been contributing to the policy paper on reseeding.

Keating Review

ACWA provided input to the Keating Review that will hopefully improve licence approvals processes.

Lease Guidelines

ACWA has resolved most of the issues relating to aquaculture lease guidelines. Applications for leasesshould be available in the near future.

Licences

Successfully lobby government for extended terms for aquaculture licences. Aquaculturists will now be in aposition to apply for ten-year licence terms.

Biopropsecting

ACWA has assisted researchers and the mussel industry in resolving policy concerning benefit sharingagreements and the translocation of soft corals and sponges out of the State. This is an important area ofresearch that could provide an exciting opportunity for industries in WA.

Fish Health

ACWA is collating a state industry response to a national levy and financing of the Aquatic Animal HealthInformation Service and support services on fish health.

Resource Access

Access security impacted by the introduction of marine protected areas, native title claims and coastaldevelopments require an industry-coordinated approach to maximize outcomes and develop communityacceptance for continued industry growth. Resource sharing between users groups has been identified by theState government as a major issue for consideration and resolution over the next five years. ACWA continues


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to provide input to the MPA process of CALM particularly the Dampier Marine Reserve where S Bennison isa member of the committee.

Food Quality and Emergency Response Procedures

Food standards and emergency recall procedures are being developed for various aquaculture sectors.ACWA is closely involved in the development of the national food standards. This has been critical to ensure

that the government does not place unwarranted requirements on producers and those businesses along thevalue chain.

Dispute Resolution

A number of aquaculturists that have or are experiencing the current tribunal process believe that it does littleto resolve issues of dispute between parties that are objecting to processes or other licence applications. Theyhave asked that this situation be reviewed and a better option introduced. The existing process just rules onthe process conducted by CEO of Fisheries.

There is also concern over the right of third parties, such as non-government organizations to vetoapplications or at least appeal through a process that would result in excessive delays and costs.

Partnerships

The growing importance of formal and constructive relationships between industry, state and federalgovernment agencies has prompted ACWA to be more involved in those groups that will improve theeconomic viability of industry and encourage development.

Local Government Guidelines for the Development of Land Based Marine Aquaculture in the South Coast

Region of Western Australia

ACWA has been trying to coordinate general industry and government response to these guidelines. Thisissue emphasises the need for ACWA to closely liaise with local government authorities.

CommunicationDevelopment of the ACWA website that can service other industry sectors. This site has been given acclaimby a number of organisations including environment Australia for its simplicity and ease to use and follow.ACWA NEWS has survived another year as a top quality industry magazine. It has run at a $4k loss thisyear, a cost that ACWA has carried but the industry has asked ACWA to persevere to get the magazine on aviable basis.

ACWA Services

Continue to provide administrative service to the mussel industry quality assurance programme.Provide executive support services to AMWING Pearl Producers Association, WA Abalone AquacultureAssociation, Yabby Producers Association, WA Mussel Producers Association.


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APPROPRIATION OF FORWARD ESTIMATES

2001-02Actuals

2002-03BudgetEstimates




Capital 3,495.00 Nil Nil Nil NilTotal CapitalProvisions

3,495.00 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Recurrent 144,052.53 146,448.00 145,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00

Amountrequired tofund outputs

147,547.53 146,448.00 145,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00


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OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 1 GENERAL OPERATIONS

Output Description:To operate an organisation that is cost effective and provides a professional level of services to the members

of ACWA in line with industry policies and objectives.

Output Measures

Administer the finances of ACWA through a Finance sub-committee that meets monthly. Provide management of the office. Deliver all relevant financial information to the Minister for Fisheries and Board of Directors as and

when required.

Servicing of ACWA Board of Directors, sub-committees and any other major industry meetings. Dissemination of information via the industry magazine ACWA NEWS. Access funding to ensure ACWA is adequately financial to meet its commitments to industry. ACWA

is currently operating on a budget of approximately $140,000. Approximately 65% comes from the

Fisheries Trust Fund and the balance from industry. A financially viable industry organisation. Dissemination of information back to industry.

Major Achievements 2001/02

Effectively financed and managed the organization. Obtained agreement from the Minister for Fisheries to complete an industry development plan for

aquaculture in WA.

Produced quarterly industry newsletter. This magazine provides information transfer. Provided representation on appropriate committees, both State and Federal (Australian Shellfish

Quality Assurance Advisory Committee (ASQAAC), Fish Imports, Chemical Registration, Dampier/Cape Preston Marine Reserve Advisory Committee, National Aquaculture Council, Fish HealthManagement Committee, Jurien Marine Reserve Advisory Committee).

Provided information on import risk assessment in regard to the importation of prawns, aquaculturefeeds, ornamentals, freshwater crayfish, etc.

SubmissionsA number of submissions were made during the year that affects industry development. They included;

Cockburn Sound Management Plan. Input to the Keating Review. WA water quality guidelines.

Gene Technology Bill and GMO policy on aquaculture. WA Bioprospecting policy.

Major Initiatives 2002/03

Contribute to the development of an industry development plan in conjunction with stakeholders. Complete an investment strategy for aquaculture in WA. Assist in the review of aquaculture legislation in WA. Resolution of aquaculture licence and lease guidelines.


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Complete the adoption and implementation of environmental management systems in aquacultureregions and businesses in WA.

Produce quarterly publication of industry newsletter. Resolution of resource access issues, including tenure arrangements. Emphasis on CALM marine

reserves.

Resolution of guidelines for leases and aquaculture licences.OUTPUT 2 GOVERNMENT and COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND ORGANISATION

Output Description

Community awareness on industrys commitment to aquaculture and the environment. ACWA developed an effective communication strategy to ensure that it most effectively services its

membership and communicates the benefits of aquaculture to the public at large.

Improved community awareness in regard to the consequences of the theft of aquaculture stock. ACWA has been requested to comment on all translocation, licence and variation applications that are

made to DoF.

Licence applicants that have a better understanding as to what is required from them in applying for alicence and general requirements of various agencies in regard to their respective legislation.

Output Measure

Less costs imposed upon industry. Ensure aquaculture legislation reflects the needs of industry. ACWA to push for greater penalties for theft. Also try and develop other deterrents. Aquaculture Licence Applications: All applications are sent to ACWA for comment as part of the

consultation process. ACWA has been requested by the Minister for Fisheries to ensure that thosepersons or companies affected by licence applications are notified in order to assist in the consultationprocess. Dissemination of applications to industry. Collate responses and submit comments to DoF.

All statements of decision in regard to licence applications and translocation are referred back toACWA for review.

Ministerial Guidelines on Aquaculture Leases: These guidelines are being developed in conjunctionwith industry.

Guidelines for farmers to assess the minimum performance of their operations. Administer industry promotion through the ACWA industry profile sub-committee. Provide information to community groups throughout the State. Ensure ACWA can be contacted through the public services. Advertise the availability of ACWA NEWS to the general public. Utilise the media services. Promote the industry throughout all levels of the education system. Respond to community inquiries on a day-to-day basis.


Visit regions and discuss issues affecting industry. Provide an effective newsletter - ACWA NEWS. Ensure appropriate education packages in regard to the industry are available to the community. Represent industry at the national level on various organisations. Better informed community on aquaculture issues.


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Implementation of the industry promotion strategy. Completion of the ACWA communication strategy. Development of the ACWA website. Development of banners to promote the industry. Aquaculture in Parliament Week. Participation in regional trade shows, conferences and meetings.

Major Initiatives 2002/03Continue to develop promotion opportunities.Continue development of website.Contribute to the industry development plan.Contribute to the review of aquaculture legislation.

OUTPUT 3 AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT AND COST RECOVERY.

Output Description

Co-ordination of industry across all cost recovery processes such as the WA Shellfish qualityAssurance Programme (WASQAP), National residue Survey (NRS), Fish Health and chemicalregistration.

Support industry in the adoption of self-management through the appropriate mechanisms egEnvironmental Management Systems, Codes of Practice on Occupational Health and Safety.

Liaise with Government agencies on appropriate fees for licencing and other services over the longterm.

Output Measure

ACWA has provided the administrative support for the national residue survey programme to theindustry. Freshwater crayfish are part of the national programme that encompasses the entire seafoodexport industries.


An improved quality assurance programme within industry. This has included the adoption of seafoodstandards and adoption of HACCP in all aspects of operations on the farm.

Compliance to the national NRS programme. Provide excellent services to industry organizations in the form of executive support.

Major Initiatives 20020/03Equitable and enduring arrangements across the industry regarding aquaculture leases and licences.Explore the opportunity to raise a levy across industry to support R&D, IT requirements, funding of ACWA.

OUTPUT 4. RESOURCE SHARINGThere is no doubt that the WA aquaculture industry is entering the most difficult period where resourcesharing issues will be a headache for applicants and those wishing to expand. There is already an unsavouryattitude being displayed in the CALM marine parks process, which sees sector groups wishing to excludeaquaculture from future access. This is clearly demonstrated in the Dampier Marine Reserve process. ACWAwill continue to have input to this process.


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Output Description

To maintain a legislative environment for ongoing access to resources for aquaculture. The scope ofresource sharing to include; tenure, native title, planning, access to broodstock and funding foraquaculture development in Western Australia.

Address issues relating to aquaculture planning, particularly in reference to management plans. Ensure aquaculture is an equitable user of the marine and terrestrial resources.

Output Measures

Liaise with all relevant groups concerning legislation and policy issues. Participate in all forums where aquaculture is affected by resource sharing and equity issues. Aquaculture to be identified as a legitimate long term user of marine reserves. Clear processes identified to industry in regard to licencing, tenure and general activities within

marine reserves.

Assist in the development of a marine planning process that takes into consideration the needs of theaquaculture industry.

An improved process for licence applicants to resolve native title issues. Long-term access to broodstock for a sustainable aquaculture industry. Improved awareness of the community of the impact of chemical spraying on aquaculture facilities. Appropriate recognition of aquaculture within marine park management plans as a rightful user.


The Executive Director participated on the Jurien Marine Reserve Advisory Committee (JMRAC)and the Dampier Marine Reserve Advisory Committee processes.

ACWA has progressed the Lease Guidelines with the DoF. Progressed the Policy Guidelines on the industrys access to broodstock. Contribute to the Integrated Fisheries Management and Review Committee process.

Major Initiatives 2002/03 The Executive director continues to participate on the Dampier Archipelago/ Preston Point Marine

Reserve Advisory Committee

Resolve the lease and licence guidelines for industry. Input to the Integrated Fisheries Management and Review committee.

OUTPUT 5. NETWORKING

Output DescriptionTo assist regional and industry groups to formalise Associations to represent their interests.Provide avenues for the industry sectors to network with ACWA and each other.

Output Measures

Access to resources to conduct networking activities. Assist groups through the incorporation process and inform them of the fundamentals in establishing

and running their organisation.

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Represent particular state based industry groups at national meetings (e.g. National AquacultureCouncil).

A better networked national industry addressing the most relevant issues. An organisation that will improve its service to the industry. A properly focused industry support service sector. A supported web site with hits on the appropriate sectors. Industry workshops that result in advancements in development and productivity.


Represents the Western Australian aquaculture industry on the National Aquaculture Council. Organised meeting of Barramundi producers to facilitate a cooperative approach to development and

input to the national initiatives.

ACWA has agreed to S Bennison continuing to provide the service of independent chairperson to theYabby Producers Association and also to provide executive support to the association.

Completion and implementation of communication strategy. Attended numerous industry meetings and field days.

Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Advisory Committee; S Bennison attends as a representativeof the Western Australia shellfish industry

Fish Health Management Committee Business Group and the Fish Health Management Committee; SBennison is a WA industry representative and representing NAC.

National Aquaculture Council: S Bennison is a member of the Committee representing the WesternAustralia aquaculture industry.

Network the Inland Saline Aquaculture groups. Facilitate an industry development strategy. Development of ACWA website. Production of ACWA NEWS. Maintain an office and associated facilities for meetings etc.

AMWING Pearl Producers Association. Approximately twenty members. Assistance provided with the DoF to ensure the ongoing registration of Pinctada albina and Pteria

penguin for export.

ACWA continues to provide executive support. Workshops held to progress EE project.

WA Abalone Aquaculture Association: Approximately twenty members

Provide executive support to the association. Review and develop policy. Review research and set new priorities. Assist with Industry Development Plan

WA Mussel Producers Association

ACWA continued to administer the WA Shellfish Quality Assurance Programme on behalf of thefarmers in Cockburn and Warnbro Sound.

Continue to provide executive support to WAMPA. Assist the industry in resolving serious predation by snapper. Assist in re-allocation of licenced areas in Cockburn Sound. Resolve the issue of funding research of Dinophysis so that appropriate levels of biotoxin can be set. Assist with the mussel festival and ACWAs participation.


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Establish an ornamental fish association. Establish an effective web site to service the various industry sectors. Implement the industry communication strategy. Attend the various industry association meetings/field days. Produce ACWA NEWS. Maintain an office and meeting facilities. Assist the inland saline sector with developmental strategies.

OUTPUT 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Objective:To ensure the industry establishes and maintains best practices wherever possible.

Output Description

To ensure the industry establishes and maintains best practices wherever possible. Improved quality within the aquaculture industry. Improved marketing opportunities for the shellfish industry. A QA programme that is realistically affordable and relevant. Ensure issues of QA do not affect market access.

Output Measures

Liaise with the relevant agencies and the media in regard to quality assurance on behalf of industryorganisations.

Assist industry in accessing financial support to develop codes of practice/ethics. Participate in appropriate working groups to formulate codes of practice, quality assurance and

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Programmes.

Through links with Seafood Services Australia and Seafood Training Australia enable thedevelopment of a cohesive, consistent set of competency standards in relation to food safety and foodquality in the seafood industry.

Improved marketing opportunities for the shellfish industry. AQA programme that is realisticallyaffordable and relevant.

Assist WASQMI to organise industry workshops. Actively participate as an organisation in SQMI activities. Include regular features by SQMI in ACWA NEWS. Develop emergency response procedures with industry and authorities. Improved quality within the aquaculture industry. ACWA holds minor use permits on behalf of industry sectors.


Actively participate as an organisation in SQMI activities. Completed the Animal Welfare Code for the aquaculture industry and posted on Website. S Bennison was a member of the national taskforce that has been progressing the registration of

chemicals in aquaculture. A framework is now being established for industry to more readily registerchemicals for use.


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S Bennison is the Western Australian representative on the ASQAA Committee and attends twonational meetings per annum. This group has been critical to setting the export requirements of theshellfish industry that relate to biotoxins.

Continue to administer the WA Shellfish Quality Assurance Programme within ACWA on behalf ofWAMPA.

ACWA continually liaises with ASIC and others on national initiatives concerning food quality. Thismainly relates to the activities of Seafood Services Australia (SSA).

Produced and promoted the Yabby Code of Practice. S Bennison is the Western Australian industry representative on the ASQAA Committee and attends

one national meeting per annum. This group has been critical to the export requirements of theindustry.

Major Initiatives 2002/03Food Safety Emergency Management Planning continues to be an on-going activity for ACWA.

Develop food safety plans relevant to industry sectors as required by the New Food Regulationsdeveloped by ANZFA.

Continue to develop a post harvest handling code of practice for the mussel industry. Develop relevant food emergency response plans for the various industry sectors. Participate in the development of Seafood Standards as being developed by Seafood Services Australia.

Address and resolve issues relating to nil tolerance of listeria.

Participated in the development of a chemical registration framework.OUTPUT 6 - EDUCATION & TRAINING

Output Description

Encourage better access to education and training. A better skilled workforce.

Improved leadership and professionalism within the industry.

Output measures

Ensure the industry has access to the MAC training process and that such courses meet the needs ofindustry.

Participate in the Industry Training Advisory Board process at the national level through the NationalAquaculture Council (NAC) and the WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC).

Competency based training delivered at VET level. Improved leadership in the industry. Improved human capital development across the industry.

Major Achievements 2001/02 Assist the industry sectors with HACCP training. Continue to develop national competency standards for aquaculture. Participate with the Fremantle Maritime Centre for the development of an aquaculture tool box. Participation on the Industry Training Advisory Board at the national level. Develop an industry training plan for the Department of Training and Employment. Completed Emergency Disease Response Simulation Exercise. Support from FRDC, DoF, Small

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Promote HACCP training throughout the industry. Develop and implement codes of practice, particularly in the mussel industry. Evaluate apprenticeships in the industry. Facilitate training workshops/programmes where appropriate; eg Environmental Management

Systems; food standards and safety. Complete a needs analysis of industry in regard to VET graduates. Upskill industry in the application of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

OUTPUT 7. MARKETING

Output Description

Ensure the aquaculture industry is best served by the availability of relevant marketing intelligenceand the application of dynamic marketing strategies.

Greater recognition of Western Australian Aquaculture product within the Australian andinternational fora.

To improve the industrys awareness of quality issues as they relate to food products.Output Measures

Assist industry to access market intelligence service providers. Assist industry accessing funding programmes to benchmark best practices in marketing on a global

basis.

Assist industry to access resources to attend international trade shows and develop marketingstrategies.

Assist industry develop Total Quality Management in all aspects of marketing practices. Co-ordinate industry participation in the Export Market Development Grant Scheme and similar

programmes. Assist industry develop exhibition and general promotional material for Western Australian

aquaculture products.

Assist industry develop the necessary export marketing skills to ensure they are internationallycompetitive.

Assistance with the development of marketing strategies. Assist industry participating in international and domestic trade shows, exhibitions, product

promotions and displays.

Creating new markets and points of difference in regard to Western Australian cultured products. Developing marketing networks for industry. Participation in the SQMI. Minimal issues relating to market access.

Major Achievements for 2001/02

Facilitate N Ruello coming to Perth and address the Barramundi producers on the Barra Promotioninitiative.

Liaise with PIRSA and Ian Nightingale to capture market intelligence information by Makrid. Ensure the major initiative from the national mussel workshop to develop a post harvest code of

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Develop the ACWA website that assists industry with issues concerning E-commerce. Assist industry to develop cooperative marketing arrangements and generically brand product where

appropriate.

Complete extension of the mussel post harvest code and ensure its adoption. There will be a nationallaunch in each respective State.

OUTPUT 8. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Output Description

Assist industry to access the most appropriate and best practices in regard to national andinternational practices.

Promotion of relevant research and development in the aquaculture industry. Industry driven research. Improved productivity and market opportunities. Transfer of research information to industry. Recognition by industry of the value in investing in research.

Output MeasuresDevelopment:

Profitable and sustainable aquaculture industries, Increase in investment in the industry, Improved productivity and market opportunities. Occupancy of aquaculture parks. The WA industry is internationally competitive.

Research

Provide feedback to funding organisations on projects concerning aquaculture. ACWA Board of Directors to review applications to funding organisations. Publish relevant R&D information in ACWA NEWS. Assist industry in accessing appropriate R&D databases. Liaise with funding organisations to ensure that R&D Programmes are properly identified and

funded.

Organise workshops on behalf of industry groups ensuring the R&D needs of industry are addressedand provide an opportunity for research providers to present their findings.

Improved research capabilities in WA. Transfer of research information to industry. Attendance at industry workshops to ensure transfer of research results.


Access resources to develop an investment attraction strategy. Resolution of issues concerning translocation of stock. A national and State policy framework on the issue of transgenics in aquaculture. Attended industry workshops to develop R&D strategies.


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Ensure the industry is appropriately trained to deal with environmental response procedures andimplementation of environmental management systems.

Output Measures

Assist industry to develop environmental monitoring programmes and related codes of practice. Liaise with Government agencies on the environmental sustainability of aquaculture. Implement the environmental management framework adopted by the National Aquaculture Council

(NAC).

Ensure a fair and equitable arrangement for industry in regard to the financial maintenance ofenvironmental quality assurance programmes.

Develop public information showcasing the environmental sustainability of the States aquacultureindustries.

A better-informed community in regard to the effects of aquaculture on the environment. Reduction in the risk of importation of diseases. Documentation of environmental response procedures.


ACWA has facilitated the formulation of a code of practice/spray plan between industry and theplantation timber industry concerning the issue of spraydrift. Both industries have signed off on thecode and it is now being implemented.

ACWA participated in the national ESD workshop in Melbourne. ACWA continues to develop an ESD framework for the industry with the development of

Environmental Codes of Practice and Environmental Management Systems comprising the bulk ofthe initiative.

Provide input to the review of the Water Quality Guidelines for the growing of aquaculture product asdeveloped by ANZECC and ARMCANZ.

ACWA has assisted the Great Southern Aquaculture Association in its evaluation of the impact oflongline mussel culture over seagrass in King George Sound, Albany. Report completed.

Successful application of the Environment Australia Eco-Efficiency Programme. Development ofEnvironmental Management Systems in three major sectors has begun along with the adoption andimplementation of environmental codes of practice.


Explore opportunities for WA based industries to participate in ESD case studies. Develop training initiatives in EMS for businesses. Continue to apply the Eco-efficiency programme and successfully introduce EMS to the various

sectors.

Promote the sustainability of the industry to regional communities. Address issues that will convince regional communities that aquaculture is an ecologically sustainableindustry that can co-exist in the local environment. Develop environmental information for the communities and industry at large and post on web site. Complete a question and answer on aquaculture environmental issues for local communities. Resolve issues facing chemical registration. Provide extension of the outcomes of research in environmental projects relating to aquaculture

throughout Australia.

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Major Initiatives 2002/03Establish the ACWA web site to cater for inquiries and provide links to appropriate sites for those seekingemployment and work experience.

OUTPUT 12. PROMOTION

Out put Description Raise community awareness of aquaculture. Increase public understanding that aquaculture is a good industry. Increase support for the aquaculture industry and more specifically from Government agencies and

politicians, other industry groups and in particular the commercial and recreational fishing industries,potential investors, conservation groups, community authorities, etc.

Provide information to both public and commercial sectors on the issues concerning the industry.Output Measures

Increased and informed public awareness of what the aquaculture industry does. Increased awareness from the community and interest groups on the benefits of aquaculture and the

issues, which affect it. Increased and better-informed understanding from the community and interest groups on the effect

aquaculture has on generic issues such as environment, employment and training, socio-economies,food supply, trade potential etc.

Improved acceptance of the status of the industry as a worthwhile investment opportunity in WesternAustralia. Increased participation by industry stakeholders to the development of aquaculture in theState.

Closer collaboration between ACWA, species groups, Government agencies and other authorities. Identification of information gaps where further data is required. Improvement in the image of the aquaculture industry.

Major Achievements

ACWA NEWS

The magazine continued to be published during the year and was considered very successful by therecipients.Mass Media Campaign

To date, the mass media campaign has achieved significant media coverage for the WA aquaculture industryas well as the research and initiatives undertaken by Government agencies and research organisations.ACWA releases media statements on at least a monthly basis.Radio

Both metropolitan and country based radio have provided significant amounts of media coverage relating to

aquaculture in WA during the Promotion Strategy.Newspapers / Magazines

WA and national coverage has been achieved both in metropolitan and country newspapers and magazines.Regular stories on aquaculture initiatives have highlighted the benefits this industry brings to WA.ACWA Website

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ACWA NEWS

Future development of this magazine will depend on support from advertisers and subscribers. This magazinehas been very successful and every effort will be made to ensure its continued success. This is the onlyindustry and government magazine dedicated to transferring information to all stakeholders. This includes all

policy and licencing information.

Development of Web Site

The ACWA website, www.AquacultureCouncilWA.com hosts a number of industry associations. This sitewill continue to be developed to provide the most effective IT service to industry.

Aquaculture in Parliament Week

Following on from the success of the previous promotion it was decided to repeat the exercise in 2002/03.

Industry projects managed by ACWA in 2001/2002These projects were financed from external sources on a grant basis and are therefore not included in the

annual operating (recurrent) budgets.

PROJECT BUDGET$,000

PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMENT

Groundwater Study 50 To identify the groundwaterresources in the southern region ofthe State that are suitable foraquaculture.

Funds sought fromADC, AgWest, Waterand River.

National MusselIndustry Workshop

20 To facilitate a national workshop tolook at ways of improvingconsumption and possibilities of

processing.

Funded by FRDC,ACWA and industry

Industry PromotionStrategy

100 Promote the aquaculture industry ADF, DoF andindustry funded.

Eco-Efficiencyprogramme

200 Environmental ManagementSystems applied to the aquacultureindustry

Continue project overthree-year period. PutWA aquaculture on anESD basis.

Web site and portaldevelopment

8 Continue from promotion initiative


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Industry Project Initiatives to be completed in 2002/03ACWA will manage or co-administer these projects. Funds are external to ACWAs core budget.

EVENT BUDGET$,000

ACTIVITY COMMENT

Promotion 50 Conduct various activities to

promote investment andcommunity understanding in theWA aquaculture industry

This will extend the

current promotioninitiative funded bythe ADF

Investment AttractionStrategy

50 Develop an investment attractionstrategy

ADF, DoF andindustry funded

Aquaculture inParliament Week

5 Inform politicians on theaquaculture industry.

To be held in March2003 also providecopies of ACWANEWS

Media Promotion 5 Continue series on regional radioand journalists.

Mussel Festival Nil Facilitate participation withWAMPA

Mussel industry tofund

Eco-Efficiency 70 Continue EnvironmentalManagement Systems applied tothe aquaculture industry

EA and industryfunded

Emergency Diseaseresponse simulationexercise

50 Complete a simulation exercise atthe Abrolhos Islands

FRDC, DoF andindustry funded.

EnvironmentalPackage

30 To develop a database and othertools to use in the education ofcommunity groups and government

organisations in regard toaquaculture and the environment..

Some of this may bepicked up in theindustry promotion

package .

Website Development 5 Develop the portal for the WAaquaculture industry

Positions On Organisations Held By The Executive Director In 2001/02Aquaculture Development CouncilS Bennison attends as an observer

Fish Health Management Committee Business Development Group

Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Advisory CommitteeS Bennison attends as a representative of the Western Australian Shellfish Industry

National Aquaculture CouncilS Bennison is a member of the Committee representing the West Australian Aquaculture industry

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S Bennison is a member of the this committee as a representative of the Western Australian Aquacultureindustry

Dampier/Cape Preston Marine Reserve Advisory CommitteeS Bennison is a member of the this committee as a representative of the Western Australian Aquacultureindustry

National Ecological Sustainable Development Working Group

Positions Held By Members Of ACWA On Behalf Of The Organisation And Other Associations.R Scoones

Fremantle Maritime Centre Industry Advisory Committee on TrainingACWA Finance subcommitteeACWA Industry Promotion subcommittee

G Dibbin

ACWA Finance subcommittee

SQMI steering committee

G Jenkins

ACWA Industry Promotion subcommitteeADC Technical subcommitteeADU/FMC Marine Finfish Aquaculture Research CommitteeADU/FMC Abalone Aquaculture Research Committee.ADU/FMC Industry Advisory CommitteeState FRAB

B Harries

ACWA Industry Promotion subcommitteeACWA Finance subcommitteeWAFIC Industry Promotion Subcommittee

Peter Cook

FRAB technical advisory committee


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AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AQUACULTURE

COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC)

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