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New-Look Committee to guide SA Aquaculture

Tuesday 7 February
Media Release

The State Government has appointed four new members to the Aquaculture Advisory Committee (AAC), the statutory body responsible for advising aquaculture policy, regulation and administration matters in South Australia.

The committee appointments follow a comprehensive recruitment process and include the reappointment of five existing members.

“The Aquaculture Advisory Committee plays a vital role in informing and advising Government to ensure the ecological sustainable development of South Australia’s world-leading aquaculture industries,” Fisheries Minister Gail Gago said.

“The members are drawn from diverse professional backgrounds, ensuring representation in all principal areas of expertise.

“Importantly, in line with the State Government’s target to increase the number of women on boards and committees, it is pleasing to see eight positions now filled by women, whose knowledge and experience can be drawn upon to help drive the future direction of this important sector.”

The following members are new appointments to the AAC for a three-year term:
• Ms Michelle Grady (member)
• Ms Helen Fulcher (deputy member)
• Mrs Emmanuelle Sloan (deputy member)
• Ms Rachel Lawrie (deputy member) effective until October 21, 2012.

Five existing members have also been reappointed to the AAC for a three-year term:
• Mr Brian Jeffriess AM (member)
• Dr Hagen Stehr AO (member)
• Mr David Ellis (deputy member)
• Mr Marcus Stehr (deputy member)
• Professor Mehdi Doroudi (member).

Ms Gago also thanked outgoing member, Dr Grant Westphalen, and deputy member Dr Wolfgang Zeidler for their valuable contributions during their respective tenures on the committee.

South Australia’s aquaculture industry now generates 49 percent of the state’s seafood production value, delivering $194 million annually in farm-gate value plus $78 million in onshore processing and food service.