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 17 Professional Associations including:
Abalone Council Victoria: josh@abalonevictoria.com.au
Abalone Victoria (Central Zone): josh@abalonevictoria.com.au
Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op: Alan Nichols – info@apollobayfishcoop@bigpond.com
Eastern Victoria Sea Urchin Divers Association: Cameron Armstrong – avajack@bigpond.net.au
Eastern Zone Abalone Industry Association: Helen Jenkins – helen.jenkins202@outlook.com
Goulburn River Trout Pty Ltd: Ed Meggitt – grtem@virtual.net.au
Hearn Fishing Industries Pty Ltd: John Hearn – admin@allfreshseafood.com.au
Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-op: Brad Duncan – lefcol@lefcol.com.au
Melbourne Seafood Centre: Barbara Konstas (CEO) – b.konstas@melbourneseafoodcentre.com.au
San Remo Fishermens Co-op: Paul Mannix – info@srfco.com.au
Southern Ocean Mariculture: Mark Gervis - mg@som-abalone.com.au
Victorian Bays & Inlets Fisheries Association: Neville Clarke – familyclarke4@bigpond.com
Victorian Fish & Food Marketing Association: Matt Bateman – trendsf@bigblue.net.au
Victorian Rock Lobster Association: Markus Nolle – vrla.email@gmail.com
Western Abalone Divers Association: Harry Peeters – wada@pipeline.com.au
Yumbah Narrawong Pty Ltd: Tim Rudge – tim.rudge@yumbah.com
Abalone Council Victoria: josh@abalonevictoria.com.au
Abalone Victoria (Central Zone): josh@abalonevictoria.com.au
Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op: Alan Nichols – info@apollobayfishcoop@bigpond.com
Eastern Victoria Sea Urchin Divers Association: Cameron Armstrong – avajack@bigpond.net.au
Eastern Zone Abalone Industry Association: Helen Jenkins – helen.jenkins202@outlook.com
Goulburn River Trout Pty Ltd: Ed Meggitt – grtem@virtual.net.au
Hearn Fishing Industries Pty Ltd: John Hearn – admin@allfreshseafood.com.au
Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-op: Brad Duncan – lefcol@lefcol.com.au
Melbourne Seafood Centre: Barbara Konstas (CEO) – b.konstas@melbourneseafoodcentre.com.au
San Remo Fishermens Co-op: Paul Mannix – info@srfco.com.au
Southern Ocean Mariculture: Mark Gervis - mg@som-abalone.com.au
Victorian Bays & Inlets Fisheries Association: Neville Clarke – familyclarke4@bigpond.com
Victorian Fish & Food Marketing Association: Matt Bateman – trendsf@bigblue.net.au
Victorian Rock Lobster Association: Markus Nolle – vrla.email@gmail.com
Western Abalone Divers Association: Harry Peeters – wada@pipeline.com.au
Yumbah Narrawong Pty Ltd: Tim Rudge – tim.rudge@yumbah.com
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
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.
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:
Joanne Butterworth-Gray – Independent Chair: jbutterworthgray@gmail.com
Barbara Konstas – Deputy Chair (Secondary): b.konstas@melbourneseafoodcentre.com.au
Vacant – Rock Lobster:
Tim Rudge – Aquaculture: tim.rudge@yumbah.com
Vacant – Scallop:
Luke Anedda – Eel, Bait, Mussel, Bay, Inlet & Inland : lukeanedda@gmail.com
Craig Fox – Abalone: kkfox2@bigpond.com
Vacant – Ocean Access/Purse Seine:
Michelle Hansen – Secondary (Processor): michelleh@tasmanianseafoods.com.au
Michael Hobson – Inshore trawl: portalbertwharf@bigpond.com
Hillary McNevin - Casual: hmcnevin@gmail.com
Belinda Wilson - Casual: aligningstrategies.com.au
Vacant – Casual:
Joanne Butterworth-Gray – Independent Chair: jbutterworthgray@gmail.com
Barbara Konstas – Deputy Chair (Secondary): b.konstas@melbourneseafoodcentre.com.au
Vacant – Rock Lobster:
Tim Rudge – Aquaculture: tim.rudge@yumbah.com
Vacant – Scallop:
Luke Anedda – Eel, Bait, Mussel, Bay, Inlet & Inland : lukeanedda@gmail.com
Craig Fox – Abalone: kkfox2@bigpond.com
Vacant – Ocean Access/Purse Seine:
Michelle Hansen – Secondary (Processor): michelleh@tasmanianseafoods.com.au
Michael Hobson – Inshore trawl: portalbertwharf@bigpond.com
Hillary McNevin - Casual: hmcnevin@gmail.com
Belinda Wilson - Casual: aligningstrategies.com.au
Vacant – Casual:
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