Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV) is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation. SIV is the representative peak body for the Victorian seafood industry, from professional fishers through to wholesale, processors and retail.
WE ARE YOUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY!
Showcasing the unity and diversity of people, jobs and skills in the amazing Seafood industry, the hard working members of your community who put fresh, local seafood on your plate. A united industry that spans generations, ethnicities and regions.
An industry that deserves recognition and celebration!
An industry that deserves recognition and celebration!
COVID-19
Victoria: Remaining restrictions to be lifted as Victoria reaches Phase D of the National Plan.
The Victorian Government has announced mandatory vaccination requirements for all authorised providers and authorised workers (APAW) who are not working from home.
NEWS
Consumer Survey out now about Victorian Seafood
We are launching a Victorian Seafood Survey.
It only takes 15 minutes to complete, and you can go into the draw to win a seafood platter for 2 from Apollo Bay Co-op. You could be the lucky person who will receive a meal of fresh local lobster an fish caught in the pristine waters of Bass Strait - direct from an Apollo Bay boat to your plate.
To complete the survey click on the link.
We are launching a Victorian Seafood Survey.
It only takes 15 minutes to complete, and you can go into the draw to win a seafood platter for 2 from Apollo Bay Co-op. You could be the lucky person who will receive a meal of fresh local lobster an fish caught in the pristine waters of Bass Strait - direct from an Apollo Bay boat to your plate.
To complete the survey click on the link.
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release Consultation
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources manages the annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release in Commonwealth waters. As part of this process, each year the Department consults with stakeholders on the proposed acreage release. There are 10 areas nominated by the oil and gas industry for inclusion in the 2022 acreage release. Consultation on these areas is occurring through a survey on the department's Consultation Hub - click link below. The survey will remain open until 11:59pm AEDT December 14 2021.
Exposure draft of the Remake of the OPGGS Environment Regulations - Consultation Open
The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has commenced a consultation process to seek feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009 (Environment Regulations). Comments can be made on Consultation Hub until 11:59 AEDT on 8 March 2022.
Background
To ensure continuity of regulatory coverage ahead of the regulations sunsetting (ceasing to be law) in 2024, the Environment Regulations will be remade in 2022 with minor technical amendments to modernise the provisions and their language to align with current practice. These amendments include the restructuring and renumbering of the provisions.
The remake contains no substantive policy change. A full review of the environmental regulatory regime for offshore petroleum activities is anticipated to commence in mid‑2022.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at OffshoreEnvironment@industry.gov.au
The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has commenced a consultation process to seek feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009 (Environment Regulations). Comments can be made on Consultation Hub until 11:59 AEDT on 8 March 2022.
Background
To ensure continuity of regulatory coverage ahead of the regulations sunsetting (ceasing to be law) in 2024, the Environment Regulations will be remade in 2022 with minor technical amendments to modernise the provisions and their language to align with current practice. These amendments include the restructuring and renumbering of the provisions.
The remake contains no substantive policy change. A full review of the environmental regulatory regime for offshore petroleum activities is anticipated to commence in mid‑2022.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at OffshoreEnvironment@industry.gov.au
AMSA - Public Consultation on Increasing Lifejacket Wear Across the Domestic Vessel Fleet
AMSA is seeking feedback until 17 December 2021 on the following three options which aim to increase lifejacket wear across the sector.
Option 1
Mandate lifejacket wear requirements on all domestic commercial vessels, at all times, when on deck.
Option 2
Mandate Lifejacket wear at all times on the following vessels:
- vessels less than 7.5 m in length
- vessels with only one person on board
- fishing vessels of any length
- unpowered barges that do not have rails or means to prevent a person falling overboard.
Additionally, all domestic commercial vessel operators will also need to have a documented risk assessment and procedure on lifejacket wear in their safety management system.
Option 3
Continue with lifejacket carriage requirements and do not introduce lifejacket wear requirements, however, all vessels must have a documented risk assessment and procedure on lifejacket wear in their safety management system.
For more information and to make a submission click below
AMSA - Public Consultation on Increasing Lifejacket Wear Across the Domestic Vessel Fleet
AMSA is seeking feedback until 17 December 2021 on the following three options which aim to increase lifejacket wear across the sector.
Option 1
Mandate lifejacket wear requirements on all domestic commercial vessels, at all times, when on deck.
Option 2
Mandate Lifejacket wear at all times on the following vessels:
- vessels less than 7.5 m in length
- vessels with only one person on board
- fishing vessels of any length
- unpowered barges that do not have rails or means to prevent a person falling overboard.
Additionally, all domestic commercial vessel operators will also need to have a documented risk assessment and procedure on lifejacket wear in their safety management system.
Option 3
Continue with lifejacket carriage requirements and do not introduce lifejacket wear requirements, however, all vessels must have a documented risk assessment and procedure on lifejacket wear in their safety management system.
For more information and to make a submission click below
Fishing Industry Labour Agreement Released with new Concessions
From November 1 the Fishing Industry Labour Agreement (FILA) settings were updated to include a range of additional concessions to better support fishing businesses to address critical skills shortages.
The new concessions are scaled on the location of the business (for migration purposes these locations fall into one of three designated categories). The concessions are most favourable for businesses operating in regional Australia (Category 3 locations), followed by those in major regional centres (Category 2) and businesses in metropolitan Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne (Category 1).
A full summary of new FILA settings is available here in a fact sheet and an update FILA template is available here.
Fishing Industry Labour Agreement Released with new Concessions
From November 1 the Fishing Industry Labour Agreement (FILA) settings were updated to include a range of additional concessions to better support fishing businesses to address critical skills shortages.
The new concessions are scaled on the location of the business (for migration purposes these locations fall into one of three designated categories). The concessions are most favourable for businesses operating in regional Australia (Category 3 locations), followed by those in major regional centres (Category 2) and businesses in metropolitan Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne (Category 1).
A full summary of new FILA settings is available here in a fact sheet and an update FILA template is available here.
Seafood Industry Victoria partners with Heritage Victoria in reporting shipwreck discoveries
Commercial fishers can provide valuable information on the location of missing shipwrecks. For this reason, Seafood Industry Victoria has partnered with Heritage Victoria in the Shipwreck Discovery Program aimed at encouraging fishers to report finds. For more information click below.
Commercial fishers can provide valuable information on the location of missing shipwrecks. For this reason, Seafood Industry Victoria has partnered with Heritage Victoria in the Shipwreck Discovery Program aimed at encouraging fishers to report finds. For more information click below.
Food Manufacturing Website from Rural Councils Victoria
New website makes it easier for food manufacturers
Rural Victoria Councils Victoria has created a new website to help food and beverage manufacturers invest and create jobs in rural Victoria.
Annual report
Seafood Industry Victoria is pleased to present the Annual Report for 2018/2019 and 2019/2020
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Sustainability and Responsibility
The Victorian seafood industry proudly practices sustainable fisheries management and is taking proactive measures to ensure a catch for tomorrow
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Local and healthy seafood
Victorian harvested seafood is a local source of healthy food. Seafood is crucial for providing micronutrients and protein, especially for pregnant women, growing children and the elderly
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Regional communities
For over 150 years Victorian seafood harvesters and their small businesses have been part of the fabric and economy of Victorian coastal communities
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