QSIA - Catching Fish for Everyone

There are 4 options for membership of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA). Membership includes commercial fishermen, retailers, restaurateurs, wholesalers, marketers and processors, and associate and corporate members as well as supporters of the Queensland seafood industry. Membership of the association is voluntary. To join simply Download the Membership Form here and complete and return to the address details supplied or just call the office on 3262 6855. The QSIA welcomes new members to the Association.   

Queensland Commercial Fisherman

Benefits:

Representation in all aspects of the seafood industry including:

• fisheries management and administration issues such as fisheries management planning, fisheries act reviews, cost recovery and licensing, etc
• marine parks planning and input
• native title claims
• seafood safety and quality forums
• seafood industry training
• environmental management systems
• key research and development forums such as FRDC and CRC Reef
• local area issues

As a member, you also receive representation on key nationwide issues such as fuel rebate policy, tax reform, national marine parks policy and Commonwealth environmental accreditation of fisheries. In addition QSIA can provide assistance on a range of other issues affecting the seafood industry including occupational health and safety, share fishing agreements, taxation, marine safety and transport issues, and many more. QSIA provides regular information and advice on issues of importance to the seafood industry and individual members, including changes to legislation affecting the industry, research and development outcomes, food safety and quality assurance, changing market trends, environmental management and industrial matters. QSIA has comprehensive policy development process which ensures that all members have the opportunity to have a say in the policies developed and promoted by the Association.

Seafood Retailers, Restaurateurs, Wholesalers, Marketers
and Processors   

Benefits:

• Representation in all aspects of the seafood industry
• A QSIA poster and promotional material for display at your business
• Recognition as a Queensland Seafood supplier on our website
• Informational brochures on seafood health benefits
• Be included on the seafood locater on our website if business includes direct selling to the public
• Free 12 month subscription to the Queensland Fishermen magazine

Associate and Corporate Members

Benefits:

• Recognition as a QSIA supporter
• Free 12 month subscription to the Queensland Fishermen magazine

Becoming a member is easy. Simply Download the Membership Form here or contact by clicking here.