Seafood Industry Victoria’s vision
to build and inform a united, ecologically sustainable and thriving seafood industry valued by Victorian communities
SIV celebrates the contribution of the seafood industry to Victorian communities, because Victorian harvested seafood is:
- Managed in an ecological sustainable way using environmentally responsible practices
- The source of local, fresh and healthy seafood in Victoria
- Important to the economic and social viability of Victorian coastal communities
SIV was formed in 1989 and is a not-for-profit, non-government organization, founded and funded by professional fishers and fish processors. Fishing and post-harvest sector Associations also contribute financially as SIV members.
Born out of the Victorian Fishing Industry Federation of the late 1970s, SIV has been, in one form or another, representing the interests of Victoria’s seafood industry for over forty years.
SIV’s history pales in comparison to the industry we represent, but we are proud to have a small place in its rich past, vibrant heritage, and to be part of its prosperous and exciting future.
seafood industry victoria Strategy
Seafood Industry Victoria's strategic framework provides a dynamic strategy that allows us to respond to changing conditions, which are monitored and acted upon as required. It also allows SIV to be proactive and on the front foot in leading industry in current circumstances and into the future. The strategy in action framework allows risks and opportunities to be assessed, and recognises where we need to adjust our approaches or directions to achieve better results for industry. SIV's strategic plan provides a basis from which Seafood Industry Victoria can focus on the highest priority of the time and ensure that we represent our members.
Under the Strategic Framework 2017-2022, SIV will be developing annual operating plans and encourages industry to implement their own operating plans. This way we can ensure industry is at the forefront of setting their own future.
Click the below picture to see SIV's 2017-2022 Strategic Framework.
Under the Strategic Framework 2017-2022, SIV will be developing annual operating plans and encourages industry to implement their own operating plans. This way we can ensure industry is at the forefront of setting their own future.
Click the below picture to see SIV's 2017-2022 Strategic Framework.
Strategy in Action - adopted to develop SIV's Strategic Framework 2017-2022
SIV's policies
SIV has developed policies to communicate our position on issues relating to Victorian seafood. These policies ensure transparency and consistency on important issues that have the potential to affect Victorian seafood harvesters and businesses.
SIV understands that the fishing environment is continually changing and policies will be updated to reflect these changes.
SIV is currently undergoing a thorough review of its current policies - stay tuned for updates!
SIV understands that the fishing environment is continually changing and policies will be updated to reflect these changes.
SIV is currently undergoing a thorough review of its current policies - stay tuned for updates!
siv Members
SIV members include harvesters, processors, wholesalers, retailers and exporters of Victorian seafood.
SIV represents every Victorian fishing access licence holder and quota owner from across the state.
SIV represents every Victorian fishing access licence holder and quota owner from across the state.
SIV also represents 11 Professional Associations including:
Abalone Victoria (Central Zone)
Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op
Corner Inlet Fisheries Habitat Associations
Eastern Victoria Sea Urchin Divers Association
Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-op
Melbourne Seafood Centre
San Remo Fishermen's Co-op
SeaGen Aquaculture
Southern Ocean Mariculture
Victorian Fish & Food Marketing Association
Yumbah Narrawong Pty Ltd
Abalone Victoria (Central Zone)
Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op
Corner Inlet Fisheries Habitat Associations
Eastern Victoria Sea Urchin Divers Association
Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-op
Melbourne Seafood Centre
San Remo Fishermen's Co-op
SeaGen Aquaculture
Southern Ocean Mariculture
Victorian Fish & Food Marketing Association
Yumbah Narrawong Pty Ltd
We have now extended our membership base to organisations and companies with a significant interest in the fishing industry, so if you're interested please contact us.
Annual membership fees are set at the Annual General Meeting for voting and non-voting members.
These fees allow SIV to act on behalf of industry to provide support and information where necessary.
Interested in becoming a member of Seafood Industry Victoria?
Contact the SIV Office – admin@siv.com.au
Annual membership fees are set at the Annual General Meeting for voting and non-voting members.
These fees allow SIV to act on behalf of industry to provide support and information where necessary.
Interested in becoming a member of Seafood Industry Victoria?
Contact the SIV Office – admin@siv.com.au
siv Staff
Matthew Wassnig- Chief Executive Officer - ceo@siv.com.au
Matthew is a passionate member of the seafood industry who has enjoyed a unique career spanning several sectors. He has proven skills in research, advocacy, management, business strategy, sales and marketing. Matthew holds a Science Degree majoring in Marine Biology, and a PhD in the field of Aquaculture. For the past 10 years, Matthew has focused on commercial roles aimed at increasing awareness and consumption of responsibly sourced seafood
Joeanne Tripylas, Administration officer - admin@siv.com.au
Joeanne is a long standing employee of SIV and provides a high level of administrative support to the SIV office. She has witnessed many changes, not only at SIV, but in Victoria’s seafood industry. Joeanne has a wealth of knowledge, and more often than not, is the first point of contact for those desiring to know more about Victorian seafood.
Matthew is a passionate member of the seafood industry who has enjoyed a unique career spanning several sectors. He has proven skills in research, advocacy, management, business strategy, sales and marketing. Matthew holds a Science Degree majoring in Marine Biology, and a PhD in the field of Aquaculture. For the past 10 years, Matthew has focused on commercial roles aimed at increasing awareness and consumption of responsibly sourced seafood
Joeanne Tripylas, Administration officer - admin@siv.com.au
Joeanne is a long standing employee of SIV and provides a high level of administrative support to the SIV office. She has witnessed many changes, not only at SIV, but in Victoria’s seafood industry. Joeanne has a wealth of knowledge, and more often than not, is the first point of contact for those desiring to know more about Victorian seafood.
Siv Board
The SIV Board is formed through industry nominations at the Annual General Meeting. The full board consists of a Chair, a Deputy Chair and ten Directors. The Board shall comprise no more than thirteen directors from both the primary (catching) sector, the secondary (post-harvest) sector and three casual vacancies. The Executive Director of SIV also sits on the Board.
Board Directors:
Roland Roccioletti – Independent Chair: roland@futureproofyou.com
Michael Hobson – (Deputy Chair) Inshore trawl: portalbertwharf@bigpond.com
Barbara Konstas – (Secondary): b.konstas@melbourneseafoodcentre.com.au
Tim Rudge – Aquaculture: tim.rudge@yumbah.com
Luke Anedda – Eel, Bait, Mussel, Bay, Inlet & Inland : lukeanedda@gmail.com
Travis Baulch – Abalone: travis@wada.com.au
Maria Manias – Ocean Access/Purse Seine: mariamanias01@gmail.com
Wayne Dredge-Rock Lobster/Giant Crab: wayne@emergingag.com
Roland Roccioletti – Independent Chair: roland@futureproofyou.com
Michael Hobson – (Deputy Chair) Inshore trawl: portalbertwharf@bigpond.com
Barbara Konstas – (Secondary): b.konstas@melbourneseafoodcentre.com.au
Tim Rudge – Aquaculture: tim.rudge@yumbah.com
Luke Anedda – Eel, Bait, Mussel, Bay, Inlet & Inland : lukeanedda@gmail.com
Travis Baulch – Abalone: travis@wada.com.au
Maria Manias – Ocean Access/Purse Seine: mariamanias01@gmail.com
Wayne Dredge-Rock Lobster/Giant Crab: wayne@emergingag.com
SIV Board Meetings
The SIV Board meets monthly. Summary of those meetings can be accessed below.
Meeting Summary #202 - 22 June 2022
Meeting Summary #203 - 10 August 2022
Meeting Summary #204 -2 September 2022
Meeting Summary #205 - 4 October 2022
Meeting Summary #206 -16 November 2022
Meeting Summary #207 -7 December 2022
Meeting Summary #208 - 23 February 2023
Meeting Summary #209 - 23 March 2023
Meeting Summary #210 - 3 May 2023
Meeting Summary #211 - 27 June 2023
Meeting Summary #212 - 16 August 2023
Meeting Summary #202 - 22 June 2022
Meeting Summary #203 - 10 August 2022
Meeting Summary #204 -2 September 2022
Meeting Summary #205 - 4 October 2022
Meeting Summary #206 -16 November 2022
Meeting Summary #207 -7 December 2022
Meeting Summary #208 - 23 February 2023
Meeting Summary #209 - 23 March 2023
Meeting Summary #210 - 3 May 2023
Meeting Summary #211 - 27 June 2023
Meeting Summary #212 - 16 August 2023
victorian rock lobster committee
The Victorian Rock Lobster Committee (VRLC) has been established as an Industry Committee under Seafood Industry Victoria Inc. Members are nominated by rock lobster license Holders, who are eligible persons within their respective zones, and are also affiliated with Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV).
The role of the committee is to provide advice to SIV, Government Ministers, the VFA and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to the management of the Victorian rock lobster industry.
Chair summary from the meetings can be accessed below.
VRCL Meeting #1- 2 September 2022
VRLC Meeting #2- 29 September 2022
VRLC Meeting #3- 4 November 2022
VRLC Meeting #4- 1 December 2022
VRLC Meeting #5 - 15 December 2022
VRLC Meeting #6 - 18 May 2023
VRLC Meeting #7 - 28 August 2023
The role of the committee is to provide advice to SIV, Government Ministers, the VFA and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to the management of the Victorian rock lobster industry.
Chair summary from the meetings can be accessed below.
VRCL Meeting #1- 2 September 2022
VRLC Meeting #2- 29 September 2022
VRLC Meeting #3- 4 November 2022
VRLC Meeting #4- 1 December 2022
VRLC Meeting #5 - 15 December 2022
VRLC Meeting #6 - 18 May 2023
VRLC Meeting #7 - 28 August 2023
If you want to lead and shape our industry, becoming a voluntary Board Director is for you. If you are interested, you need to be nominated by a licence holder, abalone quota holder or member of SIV.
For more information please contact SIV - admin@siv.com.au
For more information please contact SIV - admin@siv.com.au