Throughout 2017-2019 FRDC established the Fish and Chip awards as a way to create debate around seafood, raise its profile and use this as a vehicle to promote information about sustainability, fisheries management and the R&D being undertaken to underpin it. The approach worked very well generating more than 90,000 votes, hundreds of media articles and millions of consumer views of that media coverage.
There is a need to ensure the base developed in the first three years is not lost a ....Throughout 2017-2019 FRDC established the Fish and Chip awards as a way to create debate around seafood, raise its profile and use this as a vehicle to promote information about sustainability, fisheries management and the R&D being undertaken to underpin it. The approach worked very well generating more than 90,000 votes, hundreds of media articles and millions of consumer views of that media coverage.
There is a need to ensure the base developed in the first three years is not lost and that SIA continues to build on it and centralise consumer-facing activities under the industry’s brand, Great Australian Seafood.
SIA will continue to deliver retailers, consumers and media information on the sustainability of Australian seafood, underutilised species, FishNames, CoOL, along with any other relevant R&D and extension.
In this initial year of SIA management, we will investigate the opportunities for sponsorship of the program and develop a timeline for a self-sustaining model.
There is also a need for SIA to demonstrate how an activity such as foodservice and consumer awards can deliver tangible results. To do this, SIA is looking to capture consumer opinion, engage retailers and measure behaviour.
Objectives: 1. Transfer the Fish and Chip Awards from FRDC to SIA 2. Rebadge the Fish and Chip Awards as the Great Australian Seafood Fish and Chip Awards 3. Raise awareness of Great Australian Seafood as a source of seafood information for retailers and consumers 4. Drive consumer and retailer engagement with Great Australian Seafood and the Australian seafood industry 5. Improve consumer awareness of the sustainability of the Australian seafood industry 6. Maintain the database of fish and chip shops, and consumers 7. Develop sponsorship opportunities 8. Develop awards Legacy and Contingency Plan. Read moreRead less
At the November 2016 COMRAC meeting, the committee agreed to a process to develop the Five Year RD&E Plan that would widely engage stakeholders for their input, take account of past investments and current priorities, as well as other relevant planning documents.
The Plan’s strategic priority areas form the basis of the annual investment priority setting processes. These annual plans are circulated to all RACs, Subprograms, coordination programs and IPAs, and made available through the ....At the November 2016 COMRAC meeting, the committee agreed to a process to develop the Five Year RD&E Plan that would widely engage stakeholders for their input, take account of past investments and current priorities, as well as other relevant planning documents.
The Plan’s strategic priority areas form the basis of the annual investment priority setting processes. These annual plans are circulated to all RACs, Subprograms, coordination programs and IPAs, and made available through the FRDC website.
Objectives: 1. Develop a COMRAC Strategic Plan 2017-22 Read moreRead less
Data Management And Governance Framework Development For Fishing And Aquaculture
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$50,000.00
Summary
FRDC requires mechanisms to assess and govern the data for which it is custodian or may become custodian of. FRDC requires a data governance framework that builds on the concepts of the NFF Farm Data Code and other Agricultural data best practices for use by FRDC data stakeholders. A data governance framework will ensure that FRDC BAU and project data is captured, managed and distributed with accountability, consistency, security and meets defined standards throughout the data lifecycle. As a co ....FRDC requires mechanisms to assess and govern the data for which it is custodian or may become custodian of. FRDC requires a data governance framework that builds on the concepts of the NFF Farm Data Code and other Agricultural data best practices for use by FRDC data stakeholders. A data governance framework will ensure that FRDC BAU and project data is captured, managed and distributed with accountability, consistency, security and meets defined standards throughout the data lifecycle. As a coordinating industry body, it is essential that FRDC leads the way with a robust, considered approach to data management. This will place FRDC as a best practice example, it will enable consistent discussion and guidance to stakeholders and data partners and will provide a consistent foundation for overall trust and capability in the use of data as well as providing a foundation for the FRDC to maximise the value of data created through the Australian innovation system. It is expected that subsets of the FRDC data governance framework will be developed in the future to extend support to FRDC stakeholderss.
Objectives: 1. Development of a Data Governance Framework for use by FRDC and for FRDC to use to provide data governance advice and support to stakeholders 2. Identification of the processes, roles and policies required to ensure data quality, management and security 3. A documented FRDC data lifecycle 4. A documented approach to monitoring and review of the framework 5. Recommendations for training opportunities for future FRDC investment 6. 1-2 Written use cases to support the framework and aid adoption Read moreRead less
Investigate Oceanographic And Environmental Factors Impacting On The ETBF
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$500,000.00
Summary
As specified in the FRDC call for proposals, there is a need for AFMA, its advisory committees and the ETBF industry to gain a much stronger understanding of past, current and potential future oceanographic and environmental impacts upon (i) the spatial and temporal distribution and level of ETBF catches, catch rates, fishing effort and fish sizes (particularly those indicators used in the ETBF harvest strategy), and (ii) the interactions between focal species in the ETBF with domestic (e.g. rec ....As specified in the FRDC call for proposals, there is a need for AFMA, its advisory committees and the ETBF industry to gain a much stronger understanding of past, current and potential future oceanographic and environmental impacts upon (i) the spatial and temporal distribution and level of ETBF catches, catch rates, fishing effort and fish sizes (particularly those indicators used in the ETBF harvest strategy), and (ii) the interactions between focal species in the ETBF with domestic (e.g. recreational) and international fisheries. We have established relationships with regional partners, and pending endorsement, which will allow comprehensive collation of catch and tracking data for the focal species, such that habitat models for the whole region can be developed. This will permit hypotheses about movement of fish cohorts into the Australian region, and movements of these fish within the Australian EEZ to be tested.
This proposed research is needed to ensure the effectiveness (note, the ETBF already has a developed HS) and further development of appropriate management arrangements, including harvest strategies and resource sharing arrangements. It will complement current genetic research into stock structure and connectivity, with implications for harvest strategies and potentially Australia’s position on key management issues and approaches being considered or developed in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). By collating data from the countries in the south-west Pacific Ocean and New Zealand regions, we will seek to understand patterns in regional abundance. Importantly, this project will provide insights into potential long term changes in the ETBF that may result from climate change, and deliver forecasting capability on seasonal and decadal time scales. We will identify the influence of any large scale oceanographic drivers on availability of these key species in Australian waters, such as the strength of the East Australia Current, or the teleconnections resulting from ENSO events.
Objectives: 1. Enhance AFMA and industry understanding of influence of climate-ocean system drivers upon the spatial and temporal variability of key ETBF species. 2. Develop and deliver predictive models at seasonal and decadal time scales to assist management and industry planning 3. Provide operational forecasts of habitat distribution for Australia and the regional partners within the life of the project 4. Inform harvest and allocation discussions at national and international scales Read moreRead less
Delivery Of Focused Corporate Governance Training By The Australian Institute Of Company Director's To The Newly Formed Tuna Australia Ltd Board Representing Stakeholders Of The Commonwealth Managed Eastern Tuna And Billfish Fishery
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$12,800.00
Summary
TUNA AUSTRALIA (TA) is a newly formed industry association representing statutory fishing right owners, holders, fish processors and sellers, and associate members associated with the Eastern tuna and billfish fishery operating on the east coast of Australia.
TA has a board and a CEO to collectively ensure ecological sustainable development of the industry; improve resource access and property rights, profitability and safety and workplace development; enhance market opportunities and ....TUNA AUSTRALIA (TA) is a newly formed industry association representing statutory fishing right owners, holders, fish processors and sellers, and associate members associated with the Eastern tuna and billfish fishery operating on the east coast of Australia.
TA has a board and a CEO to collectively ensure ecological sustainable development of the industry; improve resource access and property rights, profitability and safety and workplace development; enhance market opportunities and extend industry practices to stakeholders and the general public. TA aims to advance, promote and represent the industry’s views in dealings with governments of state and commonwealth, media, corporations and organisations, and all persons nationally and internationally.
To achieve these objectives and to maximize board member’s time it is very important that the TA board understands and follows sound corporate governance processes.
This EOI seeks funding to deliver a 1 day course on corporate governance training delivered by the Australian Institute of Company Directors to board members (Directors and Alternate Directors) prior to a board meeting.
Objectives: 1. The role of the Director and the board covers: The role and relationships of the board; Who is a director; How boards do their job – corporate governance; Directors’ duties and responsibilities; Appointment, conduct and removal of directors; Rights of directors. 2. Introduction to Board meetings and governance covers: The role and composition of the board; Boards in action; Evaluating and improving board performance; Making an informed decision in joining a board Read moreRead less