Queensland Seafood Industry Association

The QSIA is the peak industry body representing the Queensland Seafood Industry. Our members include professional fishers, seafood processors, marketers, retailers and other businesses associated with the seafood industry. Our representation to members and the community at large is to promote the consumption of wild caught Queensland Seafood.

Important Notices

All the latest updates can be found under Important Notices including the latest on the Commonwealth Marine Planning process.

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MPA Updates and the coral sea-map

The Northern fishing industry peak bodies formed a working group to develop a submission to minimise impacts on the fishing industry and associated seafood businesses. Industry Submission

Sustainable Seafood

Queensland wild caught seafood is harvested from sustainably managed and accredited fisheries under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1995. Our commercial fishing industry is managed by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries and must meet all environmental conditions regulated by the Commonwealth government. For more information on ecologically sustainable fishing go to: environment.gov.au or gbrmpa.gov.au

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QSIA members can access many of our member only resources including newsletters, industry magazines, important fisheries management information and much, much more. To login, go to the top of the page and sign in.
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Health & Nutrition

Some of the best sustainably managed seafood in the world is caught right here in the pristine waters of Queensland. For more information go to: Discover the Health Benefits. Scientific evidence shows that consumption of seafood has positive health benefits for all age groups and significantly higer benefits for certain medical conditions. For more information go to: http://www.seafood.net.au/health/

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Hervey Bay Seafood Festival Sunday 12th August 2012

Posted: Sunday, March 18th, 2012

The Hervey Bay Seafood Festival showcases the magnificent wild catch seafood from the pristine waters of the Fraser Coast region.

Star of the breathtaking array is the world famous Hervey Bay scallop along with a wide selection of prawns, fish and crabs captures Hervey Bays seafood cuisine at the many festival stalls.

For something extra, the exclusive Tastes of the Bay seafood long lunch with television presenter, Celebrity Chef Andrew Mirosch hosting a seafood extravaganza with matching Sirromet wines.

Seafood lovers can meet the local men of the sea at the oceans of entertainment stage with a programme filled with cooking demonstrations and tales of the sea as well as displays featuring the environment, fishing, fine foods and more.

A great line-up of local entertainment headlined by golden guitar nominees The Bobkatz.

Main Entry gate cover charge – $5 for over 16 years includes tickets in prizes valued at over $14,000 (2 business class flights Brisbane to Hong Kong flying Cathay Pacific Airlines and multiple chances in the monster multi draw.

Loads of other give aways, prizes and competitions to be won.

A car park is just one block away with a shuttle to the festival for paying driver and passengers.

The date is Sunday 12^th August 2012. Gates open 9.30 – 4:00

The place to be is Fishermen’s Park Urangan Boat Harbour Hervey Bay

Our website www.herveybayseafoodfestival.com and find us on Facebook

BROAD COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS WELCOMES BIPARTISAN APPROACH TO FISHING POLICY

Posted: Sunday, March 11th, 2012

The recreational and commercial seafood sectors and the tourism and conservation sectors today welcomed the announcements by the Liberal National Party and the Australian Labor Party fund a voluntary buyback of east coast inshore commercial netting licences that will strengthen protection for the marine environment and enhance opportunities for commercial and recreational fishers.

Joint Media Release – Fishing policies

FISHERMEN WELCOME FUNDING COMMITMENT FOR INSHORE NET LICENCE BUYBACK

Posted: Sunday, March 11th, 2012

THE Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) has welcomed a commitment today from the LNP to fund a voluntary buyback of east coast inshore commercial netting licences.

QSIA WELCOMES INSHORE FUNDING COMMITMENT

Commercial Fishing Industry Submission on the proposed Coral Sea Marine Reserve

Posted: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Please find attached the Industry Submission on the proposed Coral Sea Conservation Zone. To everyone who provided their time to the Reference Group that was responsible for compiling this report, your efforts are much appreciated. Equally, a big thank you to all who made an individual submission or completed an ABARES Survey.

Commercial Fishing Industry Submission on the proposed Coral Sea Marine Reserve

Commercial Fishing Industry Submission on the Proposed Temperate East Marine Reserve Network

Posted: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Please find link below the Industry Submission on the proposed Temperate East Marine Reserves. To everyone who provided their time to the Reference Group that was responsible for compiling this report, your efforts are much appreciated. Equally, a big thank you to all who made an individual submission or completed an ABARES Survey.

Commercial Fishing Industry Submission on the Proposed Temperate East Marine Reserve Network

State Election Update

Posted: Monday, February 20th, 2012

LNP ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT

Announcements affecting the seafood sector from the major parties kicked off today with the LNP announcing that it would cut payroll tax and also cut red tape and regulation. LNP Leader Campbell Newman said an LNP Government would cut payroll tax by raising the exemption threshold from $1 million to $1.6 million over six years. It is estimated to mean, when the plan is complete, more than 5000 Queensland businesses will no longer pay this tax and about 20,000 businesses would pay less payroll tax. The LNP also intends to cut government red tape and regulation by 20 per cent. “We won’t just cut payroll tax – we’ll change the culture in government from actively promoting red tape and regulation, to actively cutting red tape,” he said. The plan to cut red-tape and regulation will be welcome news across regional Queensland, and among large seafood enterprises that would be positively affected by the change.

Gladstone Harbour problems – Martin Cunningham & Ind MP Rob Messenger

Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

The problems with marine life in Gladstone Harbour continue to concern residents in the area – so much so that you may recall hearing our discussion last week about the locals who have set up the Glad – Gladstone Harbour problems – Martin Cunningham & Ind MP Rob Messenger http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2011/12/gladstone-harbour-problems-martin-cunningham.html

Tony Burke gaffed in marine park row

Posted: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

ONE of Western Australia's three remaining federal Labor MPs has appealed to Environment Minister Tony Burke to reconsider shutting fisheries off the coast of her electorate as the Liberal Party taps into anger over a proposed network of marine parks the length of the state. Tony Burke gaffed in marine park row

Commercial trawlers lobby to move Coral Sea marine reserve border

Posted: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/trawlers-lobby-to-move-marine-park-border/story-e6freon6-1226213683091

Sunshine Coast food to star in ‘Off the Eaten Track’

Posted: Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

28 November 2011

Sunshine Coast food to star in ‘Off the Eaten Track’

The delectable delights of the Sunshine Coast region will star in this week’s episode of ‘Off the Eaten Track’ series, which has been produced in partnership with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.

Mouth-watering local spanner crab, delicious raspberries, sweet pineapples and soothing olive leaf tea will be on the menu as chef Alastair McLeod cooks up fast, fresh and simple recipes on Channel 7 at 7pm this Saturday, December 3.

The second series of this home-grown food show features Alastair travelling from Tropical North Queensland to Bundaberg, the Sunshine Coast and the Darling Downs, meeting passionate producers and celebrating the quality and diversity of Queensland’s food.

Along the way he will delight audiences with his fast, fresh and simple recipes for the busy cook. And with the festive party season already begun, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on Queensland seafood and local producers.

The largest spanner crab producer in Australia – Ceas – is based at Kawana Waters and is one of the businesses profiled in the series.

The company’s general and business development manager, Max Pantacchini, said Alastair McLeod was an excellent food ambassador.

“Alastair has such a great personality and in this show he discovers what most of us want to know about our food but haven’t got the time to investigate,” he said.

“Bringing the Sunshine Coast’s produce to a national audience will be a fantastic opportunity for all of the businesses and industries profiled.

“Spanner crab is a premium product that’s sustainably produced and sold both nationally and internationally. We’re very proud of the quality of our seafood and we hope that this Sunshine Coast episode will boost peoples’ awareness of the fabulous food grown and made here in Queensland.”

The locally bred and grown Aus-Jubilee pineapple will also be featured. For this episode, Alastair travelled to the Queensland government’s newest food research facility and joined consumers taste-testing the pineapple.

The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation’s (DEEDI) Katrina Gething, a Consumer Research Scientist, said the program offered a fresh insight into food production.

“In ‘Off the Eaten Track’, viewers not only learn where their food comes from and how it’s grown, but they can also appreciate some of the science behind the food,” she said.

“DEEDI scientists assist primary producers by researching innovations and technologies to add value and marketability to Queensland food.

“Research into using natural native foods to extend the shelf-life and convenience of seafood for consumers will also be profiled in the show.”

Sunshine Coast businesses featured in episode 1 include:

Ceas
Favco
Freestyle Escape
Gowinta Farms
Kin Kin Bees
Mooloolah River Fisheries
Obi Obi Essentials
Montville Markets

The first episode of ‘Off the Eaten Track’ screens on Channel 7 at 7pm on Saturday, December 3.

The four-part series is produced by TPD Media, the team behind Seven's ‘Great South East’ and ‘Queensland Weekender’ programs, in partnership with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation. Check out www.offtheeatentrack.tv or Queensland Food’s Facebook page for more details.