acwa annual report 15th 2003

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15th ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

AQUACULTURE COUNCIL OF WESTERN

AUSTRALIA(INC)

FOR THE YEAR

1ST JULY 2002 TO 30TH JUNE 2003.

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 JULY

2002 TO 30th JUNE 2003 5

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS 5

APPROPRIATION OF FORWARD ESTIMATES 11

OUTPUTS 12

AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE AQUACULTURECOUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC) FOR THE YEAR ENDING30TH JUNE 2003 28

ACRONYMS


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AQUACULTURE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC.)

CHAIRMANS REPORT

31 October, 2003

It has been another busy year, a year of much deliberation of the big picture stuff and a lot of endeavour inthis regard by all of industry. What we do with that deliberation and endeavour is now up to us.

The Draft Strategy for the Development of the Western Australian Aquaculture Industry, the Draft Reporton the Review of Legislative Arrangements in the Aquaculture Industry in Western Australia and theReview of Organisations were presented for comment through the year by the respective consultants. Theindustry collectively expended a lot of real time through its responses to the survey, individual attendance atthe regional workshops, sector meetings and with the ACWA Board and Executive to coordinate a whole ofindustry response to the recommendations made.

The ACWA response to the draft reports was the culmination of a wide range of individual and sectoral

views. Where opinions differed these were identified from the generic comments. In most cases, however,there was agreement across all sectors and may I, on behalf of the ACWA Board, thank all participants fortheir opinions and effort in this important process.

The principal recommendations of ACWA to these reports were:-

Draft Strategy for the Development of the WA Aquaculture Industry

The creation of an Aquaculture Industry Management Authority that integrates the existing AquacultureDevelopment Council and is charged with the role of development strategies for the industry.

Redefinition of the roles of the Department of Fisheries Aquaculture Programme and research section; Establishment of a suitably funded Innovative Investment Fund; Changes to current government policy on the Expressions of Interest Policy for crown land via an

appropriate State Cabinet submission.

Legislative Review

A separate Aquaculture Act be a priority to be delivered as soon as possible.Review of Organisations

Redefinition of the DoF functions and frameworks with respect to aquaculture; Restructure of the Aquaculture Development Council; Adequate resourcing of ACWA to implement the increased areas of responsibility as highlighted by

industry.

We need to remember that the opinions and recommendations tendered within the three Reports are those ofthe independent consultants we must now, as the principal stakeholders of this industry, ensure that wedont drop the ball on what industry wants in the areas of development, framework and legislative change.Where we dont agree on the consultants recommendations we need to continue voicing our concerns and


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solutions to the Minister and to the Department so that we end up with a framework and a developmentprogram that enables industry to best expand and improve on its viability.

The amended consultant reports are now with the Minister and we await their official release in the next fewweeks. We have a limited opportunity prior to the release of the Ministers decisions with respect to theimplementation or amendment of programmes and/or structures to reiterate our solutions and suggestions.

The ACWA Board will remain active in ensuring the Minister is aware of what industry perceives as criticalto its future in these areas.

The real question in front of the Minister now is how does Government proceed in relation to future fundingand future emphasis. Two areas which most agree require extensive effort are investment attraction andproduct marketing strategies. The PricewaterhouseCoopers report commissioned by ACWA last yearhighlighted the need for collaborative efforts to avoid the inefficiency and duplication of individualendeavour in these areas.

To this end ACWA has been working with ADC and DoF representatives through its Investment AttractionSub-Committee and has recently formulated a plan to undertake a study, which will be used to generate

specific realistic future scenarios for the WA industry and develop a Five Year Implementation Strategy.This will integrate and build on the strategies to be implemented by the National Aquaculture Agenda as theyrelate to our State. It will also generate a number of tangible initiatives relating to marketing, investmentattraction and policy tools. We will hear more about this programme at our seminar tomorrow.

Environmental Management Systems have been another area of real endeavour by ACWA and its membersover the past year. Model EMS for two sectors, black pearls and mussels, have been developed through aprogramme with Environment Australia, with a similar program being developed through resources providedby the Aquaculture Development Fund for the abalone sector. Codes of Practice are also being developed inthese sectors with an all-of-industry Environmental Report in preparation for use by all those interested inaquaculture. ACWA and industry cannot drop the ball on the environmental issues and ACWA is committed

to ensuring that this important subject remains high on the agenda with real outcomes and improvements inthe years to come.

This financial year has seen the reduction of Governments contribution to the funding of ACWA by 10%,with a further equal reduction in the next financial year. ACWA is progressing the mechanisms of raising anindustry levy and other options to keep the peak industry body financial and effective and we continue towork with the various sectors on the best structures to achieve the maximum outcome for all. We expect tofinalise these structures by the end of the year. We would have liked it to be earlier but the work required onthe industry review process and environmental planning has had to take priority.

As you will have heard our Executive Director, Simon Bennison, has accepted a position as CEO with the

National Aquaculture Council. His new position will include responsibility for the National AquacultureAgenda strategies. The importance of this work is recognised as integral to the successful growth of ourindustry in all States, with Western Australias industry expected to benefit directly from the nationalprogrammes and incentives to be developed.

Simons departure from ACWA is a big loss but we also recognise the benefit of having a parochial WesternAustralian in a national position at this critical time in our industrys development. Simons contribution tothe Western Australian industry has been enormous, he has been the glue that has ensured ACWA iseffective in all areas of its operation and that the requirements and opinions of industry are heard by


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Government and other interest groups. He has assisted numerous individuals and corporations in thedevelopment of their businesses and has worked tirelessly to ensure the framework for those businesses iseffective and relevant. Our industry has much to thank him for and we look forward to continuing our closeassociation when he moves to Canberra next month.

Which brings me to the Board of Directors of our Association. I have been blessed this year with a team that

has provided enormous individual and collective contributions to the management of ACWA and the issuesthat affect our members. Their efforts, when one bears in mind the voluntary nature of their contribution, hasbeen mammoth and I thank each one of them for their dedication. May I personally recognise the work ofour Vice Chairman, Glenn Dibbin, and Directors Rick Scoones, Bruce Phillips, Shane McLinden, RichardKnox, Carey Nagle, Steve Parsons and Adam Maskew. One cannot also think of ACWA and not recognisethe help and enthusiasm of our administrative assistant, Val Sheahan. She is very much an integral memberof our team, which is here to serve you.

Please remember that any member is welcome to attend the Board Meetings, which are held monthly, and wewelcome your comments on any issue under review by the Council.

ACWA has much to do next year to provide the necessary tools and implement the best strategies across allsectors of the industry to ensure that businesses have the best environment possible so that they mayeffectively contribute to the growth of this exciting industry.


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AQUACULTURE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC)

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JULY 2002 TO 30th JUNE 2003

The Aquaculture Council of WA (ACWA) has the services of a voluntary nine member Board of Directorssupported by a fulltime Executive Director and part time secretarial support. Their achievements over thepast year have been outstanding given the limited resources to ACWA.

The Western Australian aquaculture industry is soon to become a major contributor to rural and regionalareas within the State. ACWA has been recognized as a major influence to ensure that industry andGovernment investments in aquaculture development are realized in the best possible timeframe.ACWA continued to use Aquaculture Development Council support to promote the industry. This is inrecognition of public and regional community concerns with aquaculture development and its possibleenvironmental impact. Such issues have encouraged ACWA to evaluate environmental agreements with Stateand Federal agencies in order to cooperatively develop the industry based on ecologically sustainablepractices. ACWA is assisting industry adopt environmental management systems as part of there day to day

business operations.

The following summary report clearly vindicates the Minister for Fisheries and the Governments confidencein supporting ACWA as the peak industry body representing the aquaculture industry in WA. ACWA hasdelivered excellent value to the Minister for Fisheries, government and industry for the investment providedfrom both Department of Fisheries (DoF) trust fund and contributions from industry.

ACWA remains responsive to the needs of government and industry.

A page relating to acronyms is located at the back of this report.

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS

Industry Development PlanThe review of aquaculture development in Western Australia initiated by the Hon. Kim Chance, Minister forFisheries, has demanded a lot of ACWAs time and thereby limited the progress made on several otherinitiatives such as the levy. ACWA is confident this process will deliver a way forward for the futureadministration, management and development of aquaculture.

ACWA FundingIssues are being progressed on the mechanisms for raising a levy and other options to keep a peak industrybody financial in the long term. Consultation continues with various sectors of industry with a view to

finalising fee structures by 31st December 2003.This is a critical issue that is taking up significant time and unfortunately there are no guarantees of success.The timeframe for this process has been extended due to ACWA spending considerable effort over the yearattending to the review of aquaculture development.

Functional Review CommitteeThis Government process was very pre-occupying timewise during the year. The long term implications arestill unclear but the DoF has already signaled several financial management decisions in cutting the


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Aquaculture Development Fund by $50,000 and effectively redeploying two aquaculture developmentofficers.

Environmental IssuesNational ESD Framework for AquacultureACWA has a priority to facilitate the adoption of EMS across the sectors that is based upon the national ESD

framework for aquaculture. The environmental activities listed above are all directed towards achieving thisoutcome.

Environmental Management Systems and Environment Australias Eco-Efficiency Programme

ACWA has an agreement with Environment Australia to develop model EMS for two sectors, Black Pearlsand Mussels. This project is a major investment for ACWA and industry. The project involves $200k overthree years. It will also involve upskilling industry in the proper implementation of EMS. The AquacultureDevelopment Fund has provided resources to complete a similar exercise for the abalone aquaculture sector.

A steering group comprising members from NGOs, DEP and other government agencies assists in guidingthis project. There are links to other national initiatives.

Regional communities expect a high level of accountability by industry to the local interest groups and thiswill be provided through this process which is based on the national ESD framework for aquaculture.

Environmental Code of PracticeACWA has completed an Environmental Code of Practice with AMWING Pearl Producers Association overthe past year and the final draft is nearly ready. The Code is a one-stop shop that will also combine theoutcomes from the Emergency Response Disease Simulation Exercise held in Geraldton during the year.The Code is forming part of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) that are being introduced byACWA for industries at the regional and business levels.

ACWA has completed an Environmental Code of Practice with the WA Mussel Producers AssociationThe mussel and abalone sectors are to develop environmental codes and management systems in the nearfuture.

The abalone EMS and environmental management framework will be completed during 2004. This project isco-funded by industry and the Aquaculture Development Fund.

ACWA Aquaculture ESD Working Group

Management of environmental issues and projects for the industry will be through the working group that hasbeen established by ACWA to oversee projects such as the Eco-Efficiency programme. This group will assistthe industry sectors with the development of their specific environmental initiatives.

Disease Emergency Response Simulation ExerciseACWA jointly with DoF applied for funds from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation(FRDC) to run an Emergency Response Simulation Exercise in Geraldton and the Abrolhos Islands inOctober 2002. This event was very successful and improved all participants understanding of what isinvolved in such emergencies. DoF and ACWA have been awarded further funds by the FRDC to completeanother Disease Emergency Response Exercise in February 2004 concerning the introduction of the deadlycrayfish fungus Aphanomyces astaci.


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These procedures will be built in to the Environmental Management Programmes for aquaculture businesses,sectors and regions and form part of the ESD Framework on aquaculture.

Investment Attraction in the Aquaculture IndustryACWA completed a project to develop an investment attraction strategy for the WA Abalone aquaculturesector. This project was funded by industry and the Aquaculture Development and completed by Price

Waterhouse Coopers. The recommendations are still being implemented by a working group administered byACWA.

The outcomes from this project are closely aligned with the national Action Agenda for Aquaculture. It isanticipated that ACWA can realize some of the recommendations of the PWC report through the national AAinitiative and resulting budget.

PromotionThe Aquaculture in Parliament Week hosted by the Minister was extremely successful and it is hoped that itwill be repeated next year.

Inland Saline AquacultureACWA is participating at both a national and State level in assisting this sector to be successful. The twomain producer groups have been successful in developing the industry in their respective regions and areshowing excellent progress towards a sustainable sector. There is no doubt that cost effective productionsystems and clever marketing are going to be key aspects of future development and ACWA is playing a keyrole in facilitating these initiatives. Both of these groups are members of ACWA.

CommunicationWebsite

The ACWA website continues to be an extremely useful tool to communicate with industry and iscontinually being updated and upgraded.

ACWA NEWS

ACWA NEWS has been an excellent vehicle to communicate with the industry and has again been wellreceived by those in industry and the general public. A copy of the magazine goes to all parliamentarians.

Communication Strategy; ACWA has developed this strategy as part of the EE Project and it is available onits website. This strategy has provided an excellent foundation for future communication initiatives.

Chemical RegistrationACWA has been closely involved with the completion of a research project that has been developed throughan FRDC initiative. ACWA will continue to register chemicals for use in aquaculture on industrys behalf

where requested. It is probable that this will now be done through a company servicing the industrynationally and through the National Aquaculture Council. ACWA has continued with the registration ofEsfenvalarate for the yabby industry for application in the destruction of stock infected with Thelohania.

Education and TrainingACWA has been developing tools throughout the past year that will be used in Environmental Managementand implementation of the ESD framework. This is an on-going commitment by industry.


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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.Market Access

ACWA participates in a number of national initiatives that relate to market access. These include disease

zoning, residue testing and general safe food issues. The introduction of the national Food Safety Standardshas serious implications for the industry.

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

WA ABALONE AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION

ACWA has again provided executive support to WAAAA and assisted with Implementation of the Industry Development Plan which was completed during the year. Implementation of the investment attraction strategy co-funded between ACWA and the Minister for

Fisheries.

AGMWA MUSSEL PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONACWA has assisted with:

development of Draft Environmental Management System Guidelines development of an Environmental Code of Practice. continuing to provide the executive support to WAMPA and assist in administering the shellfish

quality assurance programme. resolving issues relating to the Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Programme (ASQAP).

Sections of this programme are being considered mandatory for the compliance to the new nationalfood standards.

participation in the mussel festival along with WAMPA. Barry Wiseman did an excellent job thisyear.

assistance with relocation of the farms at Kwinana Grain Terminal assist with the AGM

MARRON GROWERSACWA has been closely liaising with the MGA on many issues that are covered in this report.

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. The Department of Fisheries has offered to run with this issue but little has been achieved inthe past twelve months.


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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. A subcommittee of ACWA led by Carey Nagle isrunning with this project.

AMWING PEARL PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONACWA continues to provide the executive support to AMWING.Membership of the Abrolhos Islands Management Advisory CommitteeAbrolhos Islands Land Management Committee membership has been accepted by AMWING.Abrolhos Islands Access FeesACWA has been negotiating the fee structure with the Minister and responsible officers of the DoF. Thereare serious concerns with the impost the proposed daily fee structure will create.

Key Initiatives

Disease Emergency Response Simulation Exercise. This was extremely successful and the protocolresulting has now been written into the Environmental Code of Practice and will form part of the

EMS framework. A gap analysis of the Code against actual farm practices will take place next year.

YABBY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONACWA 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 five 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 the ACWA website, Support for the industry magazine ACWANEWS, Support for the mussel festival in Rockingham, Progress on a Local Government

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 Weekhas been an extremely successful initiative supported by the Minister that it

is intended to run it again next March.Communication

Development 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.


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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 Innovation

Council (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 has been active in attending meetings ofthe National Aquaculture Development Committee and progressing the Action Agenda on aquaculture.Approximately $2.5m has been directed towards a number of initiatives.

ACWA has committed itself to the national ESD Framework that forms part of this initiative.

GOVERNMENT POLICYFit and Proper Person

ACWA has provided its comments to the DoF in response to a draft policy paper. Further information isavailable from ACWA. Hopefully this will be the end of this issue.

Reseeding of gastropods and bivalves into the marine environment in WA

Following initial input ACWA has not seen the results of the consultation process.

Lease Guidelines

Industry is still waiting for the appropriate legislation to pass through Parliament. ACWA is still progressingwith the Minister.

Licences

Long term licences are not yet being issued due to stalling of the legislation concerning leases. ACWA is stillprogressing with the Minister.

Bioprospecting

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 supporting the State and Federal fish health initiatives.

Resource AccessAccess 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 continuesto provide input to the MPA process of CALM particularly the Dampier Marine Reserve where S Bennison isa member of the committee. This process is now complete. Cape to Cape MPA process is now in train. Thereis no ACWA person on the Ministerial advisory committee.


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

State Administration TribunalACWA has expressed concern to the Minister that this process may stall many projects. It will replace theexisting DoF tribunal process. WAFIC and ACWA will closely follow the outcomes of this process.

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.

FINANCE

The finances of the organization reflect the incorporation of the Eco-Efficiency funds fromEnvironment Australia (now Environment and Heritage).

APPROPRIATION OF FORWARD ESTIMATES

2002-03Actuals

2003-04BudgetEstimates




Capital Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Total CapitalProvisions

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Recurrent 147,654.00 178,000.00 155,000.00 160,000.00 165,000.00Amountrequired tofund outputs

178,000.00 155,000.00 160,000.00 165,000.00

The increase in costs for 2003/04 reflect the final year expenditure for the Eco-Efficiency project. It wasdecided to incorporate these costs into the general ACWA account rather than keep them separate.


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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 2002/03

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.

Major Initiatives 2003/04

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. 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.


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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. 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 those

persons 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. Education of the 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. Implementation of the industry promotion strategy. Completion of the ACWA communication strategy. This is now on the web. Development of the ACWA website. Development of banners to promote the industry. Aquaculture in Parliament Week. Participation in regional trade shows, conferences and meetings.


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Continue to develop promotion opportunities. Continue development of website. Implement the industry development plan. Aquaculture in Parliament Week.

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 the

industry. 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 2003/04Equitable 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.

Output Description To maintain a legislative environment for ongoing access to resources for aquaculture. The scope of

resource 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.


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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.


The Executive Director continues to participate on the Dampier Archipelago/ Preston Point MarineReserve 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.

Attendance at national industry meetings when appropriate. Provide executive support to industry associations on a fee for service basis. Conduct appropriate workshops/seminars/conferences as requested by industry. Represent particular state based industry groups at national meetings (e.g. National Aquaculture

Council).

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.


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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 representative

of 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 Pteriapenguin 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. The programme has had numerous concerns with falsepositives during the year that has led to the need to source alternative analytical laboratories.

Negotiate food standards with the relevant national agencies. This has involved extensive discussionson protocol.

Continue to provide executive support to WAMPA. Assist in re-allocation of licenced areas in Cockburn Sound. At the Fremantle Port Authorities request

this has required the industry to develop a risk management profile that satisfies certain criteria suchas oil spill contingency plans.

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. Developed an Environmental Code of Practice under the Eco-Efficiency programme.


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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.

Develop emergency response procedures with industry and authorities. Improved quality within the aquaculture industry. ACWA holds minor use permits for chemicals on behalf of industry sectors. Negotiate with state and federal authorities on QA matters.


Actively participate as an organisation in SQMI activities. Implement the ACWA Animal Welfare Code. 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.

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.


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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 2003/04Food 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.

Continue to participate 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.


Continue to develop national competency standards for aquaculture. Completed Emergency Disease Response Simulation Exercise. Support from FRDC, DoF, Small

Business/ Smart Business.

Major Initiatives 2003/04 Promote HACCP training throughout the industry. Run a Disease Emergency Response Exercise for freshwater crayfish. Develop and implement codes of practice, particularly in the mussel, black pearl sectors. Facilitate training workshops/programmes where appropriate; eg Environmental Management

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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 National Action Agenda. Minimal issues relating to market access.

Major Achievements for 2002/03

Develop the post harvest code of practice for the mussel industry. Assist inland saline trout producers with marketing strategies.


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.

Develop a marketing strategy for WA aquaculture products. Look at branding opportunities Complete extension of the mussel post harvest code and ensure its adoption. There will be a national

launch in each respective State.

OUTPUT 8. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Output Description


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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. Establishment of the Esperance Marine Institute

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.


Develop and implement an investment attraction strategy. Resolution of issues concerning translocation of stock. Attended industry workshops to develop R&D strategies. Assisted with ADF Applications A workshop for the Yabby Producers Association of WA was held in March. The workshop enabled

researchers to present results and for industry to set future research directions.

Establishment of an EMS framework and process in the industry.Major Initiatives 2003/04

Source marketing studies that will be relevant to the developing industries in WA. Continue the transference of research results to industry. Develop broad research strategies for WA aquaculture and ensure they are funded. Implementation of the review outcomes that relate to R and D. Complete an industry development strategy that effectively implements the outcome from the

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Assist in organising and administering industry workshops to review and set R and D initiatives.OUTPUT 9. ENVIRONMENT

Output Description

Ensure industry develops aquaculture on an environmentally sustainable basis. ACWA cooperates with relevant government agencies responsible for the development of disease

emergency response plans to ensure industry is equipped to respond.

A better-informed industry and community in regard to the effects of aquaculture on the environment. Ensuring industry is aware of its environmental obligations. Public awareness of industrys responsible attitude to the environment. Assist industry to develop environmental monitoring programmes and related codes of practice. Liaise with Government agencies on the environmental sustainability of aquaculture, the ESD process

and development of indicators.

Implement the environmental management framework being developed by NAC. Ensure a fair and equitable arrangement for industry in regard to the financial maintenance of quality

assurance programmes.

Develop public information brochures showcasing the environmentally sustainable aquacultureindustry.

Pursue opportunities offered by Environment Australias (EA) Eco-Efficiency programme. Thedetails of this application are available from ACWA.

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 of

environmental 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. Training industry in the use of EMS documents and framework developed by ACWA. ACWA to

access resources of Farmbis and the ADF to complete this task.

Public Environmental report every two years resulting from a survey of sectors. Successful management of the ACWA Environmental Working Group to progress the development

of industry in line with the national ESD framework and EE outputs from 2003.


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.


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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 sustainable

industry 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.

Complete a disease emergency response simulation exercise with the non-maxima pearl industry.OUTPUT 10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Output DescriptionsAssist the various industry sectors in developing the appropriate occupational health and safety codes.Ensure the aquaculture industry addresses the essential legislative requirements of occupational health andsafety.

Out put Measures

Promote the adoption of Occupational Health and Safety Codes by industry. Application of the Aquaculture Industry Diving Code by industry. Diver Training Attend industry meetings to provide information on the Occupational Safety and Health Act, itsapplication to industry and the importance of developing industry safety codes. Publication of all relevant documentation and information relating to OHS codes and other material. Yabby Code of Practice safety and health guidelines Gradual development of Aquaculture Industry Safety and Health Code Industry sector specific sections contained within the Occupational Health and Safety Code. Industry awareness information through attendance at meetings and site visits. Development and implementation of industry training and awareness sessions


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Provide articles for newsletters and industry forums.Major Achievements 2002/03Implementation and review of the dive codes applying to various industry sectors.Completion and circulation of the aquaculture occupational health and safety code.Posting of both outputs on the ACWA website.

Major Initiatives 2003/04Implementation of the aquaculture industry safety and health codeIdentify and where necessary initiate research into occupational health and safety issues

OUTPUT 11. EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Output DescriptionEnsure a viable industry offering employment opportunities in rural and regional areas of the State. Wherepossible assist industry with accessing a qualified workforce that will enhance the production of aquaculture

Output MeasureACWA engaging work experience people on specific projects.Education and training directed to relevant areas of aquaculture employment opportunity.

Major Achievements 2002/03Provided a number of students with meaningful projects for work experience.Direct inquiries for employment to appropriate industry sectors.

Major Initiatives 2003/04Establish 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

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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 toaquaculture 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

The ACWA website www.aquaculturecouncilwa.com has been developed during the initiative, and is beingupdated to include the many other stakeholders and industry groups within the WA aquaculture industry.


ACWA NEWSFuture 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 allpolicy 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 has been decided to repeat the exercise in2003/04.

Industry projects managed by ACWA in 2002/2003These projects were financed from external sources on a grant basis and are therefore not included in theannual operating (recurrent) budgets.
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PROJECT BUDGET

$,000PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMENT

Investment AttractionStrategy

25 Completed during the year ACWA workinggroup to implement inthe following year

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

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Industry Project Initiatives to be completed in 2003/04ACWA will manage or co-administer these projects. Funds are external to ACWAs core budget.

EVENT BUDGET$,000

ACTIVITY COMMENT

Abalone EMS 15 ACWA to administer this project

on behalf of the WAAAA

To link

Seminar and cocktailparty

5 Annual seminar to coincide withthe ACWA AGM

ED to organize.

Promotion 10 Conduct various activities topromote investment andcommunity understanding in theWA aquaculture industry

This will extend thecurrent promotioninitiative funded bythe ADF

Investment AttractionStrategy

5 Implement the investmentattraction strategy

ACWA workinggroup

Aquaculture inParliament Week

5 Inform politicians on theaquaculture industry.

To be held in March2004 also provide

copies of ACWANEWS

Media Promotion 5 Continue series on regional radioand journalists.

ACWA Promotionworking group

Mussel Festival Nil Facilitate participation withWAMPA

Mussel industry tofund. Promo workinggroup.

Eco-Efficiency 40 Continue EnvironmentalManagement Systems applied tothe aquaculture industry

EA and industryfunded

Emergency Disease

response simulationexercise

10 Complete a simulation exercise on

freshwater crayfish with DoF

FRDC, DoF and

industry funded.

EnvironmentalPackage

10 To develop a database and othertools to use in the education ofcommunity groups and governmentorganisations in regard toaquaculture and the environment..

Eco-Efficiency

Website Development 5 Develop the portal for the WAaquaculture industry

Promo working group

Local GovernmentPak

5 Produce an information Pak forlocal government Authorities

ACWA workinggroup.

Positions On Organisations Held By The Executive Director In 2002/03S Bennison

Aquaculture Development CouncilAttends as an observer. Member of the Finance subcommittee.

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FRDC Aquatic Animal Health FRDC Subprogramme.

Co-Chair. WA industry representative and representing NAC.

National Aquaculture CouncilMember of the Committee representing the Western Australia aquaculture industry.

Positions Held By Directors and Members Of ACWA On Behalf Of The Organisation And OtherAssociations.R Scoones

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

G Dibbin

ACWA Finance subcommittee

SQMI steering committeeWAFIC Representative Cockburn Sound Management CommitteeChairman WA Mussel Producers Association

G JenkinsACWA Industry Promotion subcommitteeADC Technical subcommitteeState FRAB

B HarriesACWA Industry Promotion subcommittee

WAFIC Industry Profile CommitteeACWA Finance subcommitteeSeafood Directions Steering CommitteeADC ObserverWAFIC Native Title Subcommittee

C NaglePart time employee Department of FisheriesSilver Perch AssociationManagement Committee for the Marron Genetic Research ProgrammeTreasurer Marron Growers Association

Bruce Phillips

FRDC Rock Lobster POST Harvest Programme

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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AcronymsACWA Aquaculture Council of Western AustraliaADC Aquaculture Development Council: This is a ministerial advisory committee, appointed by the

Minister to advise on matters relating to aquaculture (Section 37 of the FRMA).ADF Aquaculture Development FundAQIS Australian Quarantine Inspection ServiceASIC Australian Seafood Industry CouncilASQAP Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance ProgrammeASQAAC Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Advisory CommitteeBRS Bureau of Resource SciencesCALM Conservation and Land ManagementCOP Code of PracticeDCPMRAC Dampier/Cape Preston Marine Reserve Advisory CommitteeDEP Department of Environmental ProtectionDoF Department of FisheriesDOLA Department of Land Administration

EA Environment AustraliaEEC European Economic Community, also European UnionEMS Environmental Management SystemEPA Environmental Protection AuthorityFAO Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United NationsFRAB Fisheries Research Advisory BoardFMC Fremantle Maritime CentreFPA Fremantle Port AuthorityFRDC Fisheries Research and Development CorporationFRMA Fisheries Resource Management ActHDWA Health Department of Western Australia

HPLC High Power Liquid ChromatographyJMRAC Jurien Marine Reserve Advisory CommitteeKGT Kwinana Grain TerminalNAC National Aquaculture CouncilNATA National Association of Testing AuthoritiesNRA National Registration AuthorityNRS National Residue SurveyPSP Paralytic Shellfish PoisoningQAP Quality Assurance ProgramRFAC Recreational Fishing Advisory CouncilSSA Seafood Services Australia

USFDA United States Food and Drug AdministrationWAAAA Western Australian Abalone Aquaculture AssociationWAFIC Western Australian Fishing Industry CouncilWAMPA Western Australian Mussel Producers AssociationWASQAP Western Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance ProgramWRC Water and Rivers Commission

acwa annual report 15th 2003

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