The perspectives of Queensland-based operators and peak industry bodies will be the focus of public hearings next week for the House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee as part of its current inquiry into Australia’s aquaculture sector.
On 8 and 9 November, the Committee will hear from organisations with aquaculture interests in Queensland, including the Australian Prawn Farmers Association, Australian Barramundi Farmers Association, Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance, and local operators from the state.
Committee Chair, Rick Wilson MP, commented that the Committee is very interested in perspectives about the opportunities and barriers to the expansion of the aquaculture sector in Queensland.
‘These hearings will contribute to the body of evidence on the status of Queensland’s aquaculture industries. It will be particularly important to understand if there are common issues raised by the stakeholders.’
‘The Committee is looking forward to hearing about the successes of the attending aquaculture enterprises and how their businesses can continue to flourish with support by the Commonwealth Government’, Mr Wilson said.
For further information, please visit the inquiry website.
Public hearing details
Date: Monday, 8 November 2021
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT
Date: Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT
A live audio stream of the hearing will be accessible at: www.aph.gov.au/live
Media inquiries
Chris Thomson, Office of Mr Rick Wilson MP, Chair
Chris.Thomson@aph.gov.au
0467 710 180
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4500
agriculture.reps@aph.gov.au
