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- Inside Scope
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- Amalgamation Guidelines
- Cost recovery finalised
- Aquaculture Advisory Committee Update
AquaScopeNews from PIRSA’s Aquaculture Division August 2012 Ed. 9 Aquaculture the State’s top seafood producerThe aquaculture industry has become South Australia’s leading producer of seafood, according to the most recent economic study. In the 2010/11 financial year aquaculture contributed almost 54% of the State’s total value of seafood production - an increase of 5% compared to the previous year. This equates to $229 million of the total seafood production value of $426 million, with the remainder ($197 million) contributed by the State’s wild catch fisheries. Executive Director of PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Professor Mehdi Doroudi, said figures showed that South Australia’s aquaculture industry continues to farm productively both on land and at sea. “This report clearly demonstrates the positive economic and employment contribution of the aquaculture industry to South Australia, particularly in regional areas,” Professor Doroudi said. “Since the implementation of the Aquaculture Act2001, the aquaculture industry has firmly established itself as a significant contributor to our primary industries and as a driver of regional development activity.”
This year’s report shows Tuna continues to be the largest single sector in the industry, accounting for almost 55% of the State’s gross value of aquaculture production. This is a 22% increase on the previous year, with Tuna production for 2010/11 valued at $125 million. The Tuna sector is followed by the Oyster and Marine Finfish sectors, which account for 16% and 12% of total production value respectively. Overall, the value of production has increased for Tuna, Marine Finfish, Oyster, Abalone, Marron and Yabbies, while the Mussel and Freshwater Finfish sectors have recorded a decrease in production value. The most significant growth was seen in the Oyster spat and Other sectors, with the latter comprised predominantly of algae production. Direct employment in the aquaculture industry was estimated to be 1,113 fte (727 on-farm and 386 in downstream activities), with 1,536 flow-on jobs, creating total employment of 2,649 fte positions. Approximately 65% of these jobs were generated in regional South Australia, with Eyre Peninsula maintaining its position as the main centre for aquaculture in South Australia, accounting for 67% of direct employment. The EconSearch report is now available at www.pir.sa.gov.au/aquaculture Inside Scope
Professor Mehdi Doroudi Executive Director, PIRSA Aquaculture Since the introduction of the Aquaculture Act 2001, South Australia’s aquaculture zones have expanded to cover 290 000 hectares over 11 zones. Producing the most diverse range of aquaculture farmed in Australia, South Australia’s aquaculture industry produces 20 000 tonnes of seafood each year and has firmly established itself as a vital primary industry, contributing almost $229 million to the State economy. Zone policies for each of the State’s designated aquaculture production areas are vital to ensuring the efficient and effective regulation of the aquaculture industry. Developed to ensure they are relevant to both community and industry needs, aquaculture zone policies recognise the aquaculture industry as a legitimate user of the State’s marine resources. The strength of this zoning framework is critical to establish how much of each species can be farmed over what area which ensures the sustainable development of the industry. As management arrangements for our aquatic environment evolve, the establishment of sound and strategic zone policies play a vital role in securing the industry’s access to State waters into the future. Since 2011, consultation has been undertaken to develop a new zone policy for Tumby Bay and amend the Lower Eyre Peninsula aquaculture zone. While the approval process is yet to be completed, the implementation of these zones will signal a major step for the industry, effectively doubling the State’s leasable area with the addition of 6 300 hectares. The Lower Eyre Peninsula zone will allow for the expansion of the Southern Bluefin Tuna industry, while the Tumby Bay zone will provide for the farming of shellfish and finfish species other than Southern Bluefin Tuna, and will particularly benefit the Finfish sector. In the next 12 months work will also progress on investigating the creation of aquaculture zones in the Franklin Harbour and Ceduna areas. Preliminary industry and community consultation has already begun, with a draft policy for formal public comment expected to be released early next year. We look forward to your input in these processes to ensure a strategic and considered approach to the future expansion of aquaculture in South Australia Professor Mehdi Doroudi Executive Director, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Australasian Aquaculture conference
PIRSA representatives Luke Fraser, Dr Peter Lauer and Stephen Madigan The Australasian Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show is the biennial event of the National Aquaculture Council of Australia and the Australasian Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society. This year the event was held in Melbourne over four days in May, centred around the theme ‘The Next 10 Years’. The Conference offered world renowned speakers, extensive programs of international and domestic presenters, exhibitors showing the latest in innovative technology and information, as well as unique networking opportunities and workshops. PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture representatives attended the conference, providing presentations on South Australia’s compliance, environmental monitoring, disease management and policy programs. It was also a valuable opportunity for the team to learn about the way aquaculture is managed, monitored and developed in other parts of the world; hear about the challenges that exist in other regions and how they are being addressed; as well as gain an important insight into the cutting edge technology being developed to support the industry globally. Manager Aquaculture Policy, Planning and Environment Unit at PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr Peter Lauer, said the South Australian presentations highlighted our strengths in aquaculture from both a government and industry perspective. “The discussions we had with many of the industry experts and professionals enabled us to share valuable insight into how the state’s aquaculture industry works and how it can be run for the benefit of all,” Dr Lauer said. “It was an exciting preview of what we can expect when the World Aquaculture 2014 conference is held in Adelaide and we can showcase our local industry to the world first-hand.” Green light for new ActThe Aquaculture (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2012 has reached the final stage in the parliamentary process, after it was assented by the Governor on 12 July 2012. The new Act awaits proclamation before the changes take effect. The amendments will allow for the adoption of contemporary management practices and standards in aquaculture management, compliance and administration in South Australia. The South Australian Aquaculture Act 2001 is the only Act in Australia that deals specifically with aquaculture management, where other Australian jurisdictions combine aquaculture legislation with recreational and commercial fisheries management. The original Act was proclaimed in 2001 for regulation of marine and inland aquaculture in South Australia. Executive Director for PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Professor Mehdi Doroudi, said the amendments are critical to keeping South Australian legislation up-to-date with the rapid developments in industry practice and best practice standards. “While South Australia is home to Australia’s most diverse range of aquaculture sectors and enjoys a world class reputation for quality seafood and environmental sustainability, it’s important that legislation is reviewed regularly,” he said. “This ensures that government can continue to guide, develop and maintain this vital primary industry, while retaining a best practice approach to aquaculture management.” The Aquaculture (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2011 will build upon the framework established by the Act and aims to streamline processes and reduce red tape. The Amendment Bill will achieve the following:
Following the proclamation of the amended provisions, the Aquaculture (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2011 will be available for viewing on www.legislation.sa.gov.au Sea Fox preparations underway 
In the event of an aquatic animal health emergency, members of PIRSA’s First Response Team (FRT) would be some of the first personnel on the scene. From left: Aquatic Animal Health Officer, Dr Shane Roberts, and PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture FRT membe In the area of animal health, emergency response arrangements and testing these arrangements in response to a disease outbreak is at the core of disease prevention and management. South Australia’s emergency response capabilities are based on internationally and nationally agreed systems and include multi-sector and national collaboration. This means that the State has the capability to respond to exotic or notifiable disease outbreaks, from terrestrial to aquatic systems. PIRSA’s emergency response capabilities were tested in May, when it hosted a national exercise simulating a terrestrial disease outbreak (bluetongue virus) in sheep and cattle. The simulation, named Phantom Fox, provided an opportunity for government and industry-based emergency response personnel to develop and practice their skills, with PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture staff also taking part. Following the success of the Phantom Fox exercise, plans are now underway for PIRSA to exercise an aquatic disease outbreak in the aquaculture industry during 2012/13. Named Sea Fox - the term ‘Fox’ is used for all disease exercises in PIRSA so they are not confused with real events - the desktop exercise will involve representatives from PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Biosecurity SA, the South Australian Oyster industry and Oysters Australia. The exercise will comprise three components; training and awareness activities, field workshops and desktop exercises, where participants will be required to respond to a fictitious disease outbreak over the course of several days. Participants will also be required from industry (various sectors), state government and national representatives, with the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry also committing funds and resources to the exercise to ensure a national context. More information on the simulation will be made available once details are confirmed. Enquiries about aquatic animal health issues can be directed to Dr Shane Roberts on (08) 8226 3975 or shane.roberts@sa.gov.au
Bringing together diverse expertise and knowledge in business and commerce, marine biology, environmental management and the legal profession, the ATAB is responsible for considering the allocation of hectares to specific marine aquaculture lease applications that are received following a tenure release of areas within aquaculture zones. The following new members have joined the board to assist with the allocation of State marine waters in a fair and ecologically responsible manner.
The independent chair of ATAB is Glenn Davis. Amalgamation GuidelinesOne of the key changes to be made as a result the Aquaculture (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2012, is the ability to introduce regulations to allow for the amalgamation of adjoining marine aquaculture leases. The implementation of this ability will see multiple benefits, including farm management efficiencies, simpler reporting requirements and administrative red-tape reduction for both the government and the lease holder. In preparation for the impending change, targeted consultation has taken place over recent months with industry representatives and relevant State Government agencies on the draft amalgamation guidelines. Responses received are now being considered and will be incorporated into the regulation changes that will set out the conditions under which leases can be amalgamated once the proposed regulations are gazetted. Cost recovery finalisedAquaculture licence fees for 2012/13 were finalised in June, after agreement was reached with all sectors. This year’s process marks an important milestone for PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, after agreement was reached with the finfish and land-based sectors to adopt an activity-based cost recovery approach to annual licence fees. This now sees cost recovery for all aquaculture sectors managed in line with PIRSA’s Cost Recovery Policy and nationally recognised principles of cost recovery. Industry consultation has been critical to the cost recovery process, and PIRSA thanks all industry representatives for their participation in constructive and collaborative discussions. Lease and licence holders are encouraged to provide feedback on the process through their representative industry bodies to assist in improving cost recovery discussions in the future. In response to this year’s consultation with the land-based sector, a project will soon commence to review current aquaculture land-based licence risk category criteria. To date, land-based licence fees across risk categories have been approximately equal, however as the setting of licence fees now relates the risk category to the actual level of fee applied to the licence a request has been made to review these criteria. The project aims to ensure criteria are relevant, meet legislative requirements and promote best practice environmental management of land-based aquaculture activities. It is due for completion later this year.
Licence holders are reminded of their mandatory reporting requirements, after Environmental Monitoring Program and Production Return proformas were sent to all licence holders in July. As stated within the Aquaculture Regulations 2005, Environmental Monitoring Program proformas must now be completed by intertidal, subtidal, abalone and land-based category A, B, C sectors. In addition, Production Return proformas are due shortly from licence holders in all sectors. Licence holders are reminded that reports are required regardless of whether a site has been active or not. Completed reports must be submitted to PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture by 31 August 2012. Penalties may apply for non-submission of the required proformas after this date. For any queries on the EMP process call 8226 0397. Aquaculture Advisory Committee UpdateA recruitment process has recently been undertaken to appoint a presiding member, five members and four deputy members to the Aquaculture Advisory Committee (AAC). Nominations have now closed, with appointments expected to be made in time for the next AAC meeting on 27 September 2012. As a result of the new changes to the Aquaculture (Miscellaneous) AmendmentAct 2012 a new member with involvement in the administration of the Harbors & INavigation Act will be appointed to the ACC. A nomination process will occur to fill this position in late 2012. Aquascope is the quarterly newsletter from PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, providing information on aquaculture policy and industry news in South Australia. email PIRSA.aquaculture@sa.gov.au website www.pir.sa.gov.au/aquaculture Licence payments 8204 1370 Leasing & licensing enquiries 8226 0087 Renewals and transfers 8226 0347 Environmental monitoring 8226 0397 Chemical use and translocation 8226 3975 Aquatic animal health 8226 3975 FISHWATCH 1800 065 522 The information in this publication can be provided on request in an alternative format or another language. Please call 8226 2922. 
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