The Seafood Export Consultative Committee (SECC) is the principal consultative committee for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to consult with the Australian seafood export industry on technical and administrative matters in relation to the export of fish and fish products.
The aim of SECC is to provide an effective and ongoing forum for formal liaison and consultation between the department and relevant stakeholders in the seafood export industry, allowing members to share their perspectives on departmental initiatives impacting the industry. SECC will consider and provide advice to the department on matters which are relevant to the industry.
SECC is the primary consultation body for issues relating to the export and certification of fish and fish products. Operating within the framework of government policies and legislation, SECC will:
- Concentrate on addressing strategic market access and export operational issues encountered by the seafood export industry, with a focus on identifying opportunities to reduce regulatory burdens.
- Offer suggestions on enhancing market access for fish and fish products through departmental processes.
- Facilitate effective communication and information exchange between the department and the seafood export industry, serving as a valuable conduit.
Membership
SECC currently has an independent chair. The membership of SECC consists of representatives from:
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Seafood export establishments
- Seafood exporters
- Seafood consultants
- Seafood industry representative bodies
- State Regulatory Authorities
Current Membership
While membership is expected to change as the industry itself changes, it currently includes:
| Company / Organisation | Representatives |
|---|---|
| Angel Oysters Pty Ltd | Stacey Fallon |
| Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd | Lesley Leyland, Dylan Skinns |
| Australian Abalone Growers Association | Nicholas Savva |
| Australian Fishing Enterprises | Peter Fare |
| Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association | Daniel Casement |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Jessica Hoey |
| Fishing Industry Consultant | Alex Ziolkowski |
| Fishing Industry Consultant | Anthony Ciconte |
| Indian Ocean Rock Lobster Pty Ltd | Jackie Pilcher |
| JD's Seafood Export Contractors Pty Ltd | Joe De Belin |
| Oysters Australia | Patrick Hutchinson |
| SafeFish | Alison Turnbull |
| SA Department of Primary Industries and Regions | Sarah Spurling |
| Seafood Industry Australia | John Ackerman |
| Seafood Industry Australia | Andrew Robertson |
| South Australian Northern Zone Rock Lobster Association | Kyriakos Toumazos |
| Tasmanian Seafoods Group | Ken Burke |
| Tuna Australia | David Ellis |
| Western Rock Lobster | Matt Taylor, Joy Johnston |
Meetings
SECC meets twice per year. Special meetings are also convened if urgent issues arise.
For further information about SECC, email the secretariat at: SECC