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Indigenous corporations are quietly reshaping Australia’s seafood industry – from small coastal fishing enterprises to sophisticated aquaculture and processing ventures. They are not just commercial...

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have become an increasingly popular wealth-building tool for business owners across Australia. For operators in the seafood sector—whether wild-catch,...

Traceability: Why you should pay attention! Traceability is now at the heart of the seafood industry. From the boat or farm to the plate, consumers, regulators and markets demand proof of origin,...

Australia offers some of the best conditions in the world for agribusiness. From farming and horticulture to aquaculture and food processing, opportunities are growing across domestic and export...

Introduction Recent marine-protection declarations along Australia’s coastlines are reshaping the regulatory landscape for commercial fishing and aquaculture. For operators, Indigenous persons with...

Traceability in the seafood industry is now one of the most important issues facing commercial fishers, aquaculture producers, processors and exporters. With growing global demand for safe and...

Blockchain technology is becoming an increasingly important tool for traceability in the global seafood industry. It promises to bring greater transparency, efficiency and trust to supply chains...

Australia’s cattle industry is one of the best-organised primary production sectors in the country. From the paddock to Parliament, the Cattle Council of Australia and state-based farming bodies...

Who was involved & where it happened A commercial master based at Lakes Entrance (Vic) pleaded guilty in the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court (15 January 2025) to four offences: two counts of...

Who was involved & where it happened Two commercial fishers linked to a Commonwealth-regulated vessel fishing east of Wilsons Promontory (Vic) pleaded guilty in the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court...

Introduction As warmer weather returns across Australia, recreational fishers are dusting off their rods and heading out to beaches, rivers, and reefs. Fishing is one of the nation’s favourite...

Who was involved & where it happened Nineteen Indonesian nationals appeared in the Darwin Local Court in two linked matters after Australian authorities intercepted separate vessels targeting...

Introduction Australian seafood is world-renowned for its quality, freshness, and sustainability. From wild-caught prawns to farmed salmon, our products command premium prices in international...

Introduction The ocean is vast, but access to its resources is increasingly contested. For Australia’s seafood industry, the ability to catch fish or farm aquaculture is not simply a matter of...

Introduction Behind every catch, every farm, and every export container in Australia’s seafood industry are people. The sector relies on a diverse workforce — from fishers and aquaculture...

Introduction Climate change is not a distant threat for the seafood industry — it is already here. Rising ocean temperatures, changing currents, acidification, and more frequent extreme weather...

Introduction The seafood industry is in the middle of a technological revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain traceability, drones, remote sensing, and smart gear are no longer science...

Introduction The seafood industry in Australia is undergoing a transformation. No longer is it enough to land a good catch and send it to market. Today’s consumers want more. They want to know where...

Carbon credits in aquaculture are tied to the capture or removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through biological processes in marine farming systems. This is known as blue carbon. Key...

Introduction For wild catch fishers, inspection is part of the job. Fisheries officers have broad powers to board vessels, check gear, and inspect catch. Most inspections are routine — but sometimes...