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ACWA Annual Report 2005-2006

ACWA Board of Management Committee

Director Experience and Special ResponsibilitiesChair Mr Steve Parsons

Appointed Oct2004

Operations Manager and joint owner of Great Southern Marine Hatcheries PtyLtd for the past 7 years. Previously worked in the commercial diving industryfor 15 years and has also experienced time with the both pearling and tunafarming industries. Steve is currently a member of WAAAA (Western

Australian Abalone Aquaculture Association) and serves as the WArepresentative on the FRDC (Fisheries Research & DevelopmentCommission) Abalone Sub-Committee.

ViceChair

Mr. Rick ScoonesAppointed Oct2005

Has an MSc in Zoology and about 20 years of experience in the aquacultureand fishing industries. He is an independent aquaculture consultant withspecialties in research, environmental issues and administration ofaquaculture, and has expertise in pearl oysters, abalone, scallops, marron andornamental fish. He has held positions on the ACWA Board since its inceptionin 1987, including five years as Chairman from 1995 to 2000.

Director Mr. Glenn DibbinAppointed Oct

2004

Has extensive experience in Mussels Aquaculture in Australia over the past21 years. He is founding partner in Blue Lagoon mussels, Western Australias

leading mussel producer. Serves as Chair of Western Australia MusselProducers Association. Previously worked in Western Australia in the Scallop,Crayfish And Prawn Commercial Fishing Industry.

Director Mr. Dan SampeyAppointed Oct2005

Graduated majoring in Geology and Chemistry from University of WA.Worked as an exploration Geologist /Geochemist. For 15 years owned andran a geochemical laboratory, exploration contracting service and Consultancyin the mining industry (up to 300 employees). Between 1970-75 Lectured atWAIT (precursor of Curtin Uni) in Applied Geochemistry. Initiated and helpguide the discovery and delineation of the Esperance lignite deposit. Directorof several public mining companies and subsidiaries. In 1979 startedexperiments on growing marron. Since 1997 Secretary of the MarronGrowers Association. of WA

Director Mr Stephen HoodAppointed Oct2005

Has a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, a BEd and a Post Graduate Diploma inAquaculture. Spent 12 years in the commercial fishing industry beforelecturing in fishing and aquaculture at Geraldton TAFE for nine years. For thepast 10 years has been employed by MG Kailis Group as the Compliance andProjects Manager, heading up the Companys Aquaculture DevelopmentGroup, Environmental Management System and having responsibility for theproposed Esperance Southern Bluefin Tuna trial. From 2002 to 2005, was amember of the WA Aquaculture Development Council and is a representativeon a number of State and National Research and Training Boards.

Director Dr. Bruce PhillipsAppointed Oct

2004

Currently an Adjunct Professor with the Muresk Institute, of Curtin Universityof Technology in Western Australia. From 1992-1996 was the Chief Scientist

with AFMA and was involved in developing a research program for allCommonwealth managed fisheries, including trawl fisheries, finfish, sharks,tuna and prawns. Prior to this he spent 28 years as s scientist with theCSIRO.

Director Mr Trevor BlincoAppointed Oct2005

Has always been self-employed. He spent 20 years in the furniture business,making antiques to order. He is the founding Director of Sun Kissed YabbiesPty Ltd and, for the last 4 years, has operated from a purpose-built facility atOceanfarm Pty Ltd, Fremantle where he has been intensively rearing yabbies,focusing on minimising cannabalism and increasing growth rates.

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Director Mr ShaneMcLindenAppointed Oct2005

Executive Director of Southseas Abalone Limited and SAM Abalone Pty Ltd an operating abalone farm in Port Lincoln S.A.; executive director of TwoRocks Abalone Pty Ltd a company undertaking a significant researchproject. Director of the Australian Abalone Growers Association Inc andDirector of WA Abalone Aquaculture Association. B. Engineering (UWA);Diploma of Company directorship.

Director Mr Greg JenkinsAppointed Oct2004

Greg Jenkins has worked in the aquaculture industry in Australia since 1981.During this time he has worked on pilot farms for freshwater prawns in remoteareas of Far North Queensland and the Kimberley, WA; as the companybiologist for a large wild-capture prawn company in Shark Bay; and as aResearch Biologist and Hatchery Manager with a private R & D company inWestern Australia investigating the aquaculture potential of marine finfish.

Greg has been employed at the WA Maritime Training Centre since 1991 andas Manager of Aquaculture Research and Development since 1994 has ledthe development of the Aquaculture Development Unit's facilities andprograms. Greg is Chair of the WA Sustainable Development of MarineFishfarming Forum; Vice-Chair of the WA Fish Foundation;Secretary/Treasurer of the WA Marine Fish-farming Association; a Board

Member of the WA Fisheries Research Advisory Board and the AquacultureCouncil of WA and a member of the National Steering Committee for InlandSaline Aquaculture.

ExecutiveOfficer

Mr Dan Machin Executive Officer of ACWA since Feb 2004. Has 14 years experience inaquaculture industry development. Over this time he has held both senior andmiddle management positions in aquaculture businesses (Ireland & Greece)and in government, and has provided him with a strong technical knowledge.Dan has BSc. (zoology and botany); Diploma in Business, MSc. inAquaculture.

Front Cover: Image courtesy of Andrew Beer.

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Table of Contents

Quick reference table of ACWA activities 2005-2006 ..............................................................................................4Chairs Report...........................................................................................................................................................8Management Committee Report ..............................................................................................................................9ACWAS Business Programs ................................................................................................................................ 11

Aquaculture for Profit......................................................................................................................................... 11

Aquaculture for People...................................................................................................................................... 13Aquaculture for Tomorrow................................................................................................................................. 13Corporate Services................................................................................................................................................ 14ACWA Financial Report..........................................................................................................................................16Appendix 1

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Quick reference table of ACWA activities 2005-2006

Aquaculture for People

Project Strategy Status

Member & IndustryCommunication Maintain an up to date website Achieved

ACWA maintained an updatedwebsite lodging 87 new pages underten new sections.

The website is ranked by google inthe top three aquaculture sites out of3.5 million. Moving 2.5 millionplaces in 12 months. As such, it is amajor asset for ACWA member, anda potential source of future revenue.ACWA website is receiving 13% ofaquaculture global related inquiries.

The Online Directories have provedpopular with 170 business listed,and has assisted in promotingmembers business and managingfirst line inquiries.

Member & IndustryCommunication

Schedule regular deputations to the Ministerfor Fisheries

Three deputations with the Minister.


Attend the Aquaculture DevelopmentCouncil (ADC) meetings. ACWA providedan industry issue paper for each meeting.

Achieved

Member & Industry

Communication

Hold a minimum of 10 Board meetings per

annum and one AGM,

Held 10 board meetings

AGM held on 9 November 2006


Arrange and regular meetings with DoF toprogress aquaculture industry managementand compliance issues

OngoingEight (8) meetings held.


Publish ACWA digest bimonthly newsletterfor members to facilitate timely two-waycommunication between industry and theACWA board.

Not achieved.Alternatively, ACWA sent 120personalised messages toassociation and its membersregarding specific issues relevant totheir businesses, 36 alerts tomembers.

ACWA has published 5 articles forthe MGA bulletin.


Provide a referral service for members andprospective members, and investors

Achieved.

Investment referrals 10Business referrals 54First Line inquiries: 1152, excludesthe 2300 per months website hits.Member inquiries: 156

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Human Development Develop and Implement Industry LeadershipTraining Program.

Achieved

Industry Promotion Contribute to Secondary, VET tertiaryaquaculture courses, on a as needed basis..

AchievedCurtin Coastal Planning lectures

Extension in Aquaculture CurtinUniversity.

Industry Promotion Secure World Aquaculture 2012 Bid Ongoing.

ACWA met with WAS, NAC at WAS2006, Italy.

Made arrangements for JohnCooksey to visit Perth in February2007.

Industry Promotion Coordinate, setup and manned the ACWA,WAMPA and DoF Stand for Mussel Fest

Achieved

Over 600 people visited the boothIndustry Promotion Provide regular media releases and

interviews.On goingThree releases and two radio

interviews providedIndustry Promotion Develop a industry events plan Achieved.Human Capital Promote Brussels Food Expo Achieved.

Aquaculture for Profit

Project Strategy StatusRepresentation See appendix 1of the Annual Report Achieved.Minister Deregulation ofAquaculture Working Group

Coordinate industry submission Achieved

Members Saving Programs Decrease business cost tomembers.

Improve membership value

OngoingDeveloped ACWAcard though

membership of Shop rite. Thisprovides members with access todiscounts on food, travel, electricalgoods and pharmaceuticals.

Power capacity at Bremer bay andits reconnection to the SouthwestIntegrated System.

Achieved, in principle.

Regional Head works for AbaloneAquaculture

Obtain Government support forRegional Head works

Achieved

Training Provide input on industry trainingneeds to the following committees:

Primary Industry Skills Council. Challenger TAFE Maritime

Industry Training AdvisoryGroup

Muresk Institute Board WA Primary Industry Training

Council. WAFIC OHS & training sub-

committee Central West College of TAFE

Attended all meetings of thesegroups.

Undertook a Skills Survey pilotstudy with Farmbis.

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Industry Collaboration Assist industry to developcooperative marketingarrangements and generically brandproduct where appropriate.

Ongoing

Highlights: Assisted the AMWINGPPA in market trip to Japan, July2006.

Participated in ADC MarronIndustry development Planworkshop.

Policy and Legislation Key issues advocated :

1. Aquaculture Leases2. Biosecurity Agriculture

Management Bill3. Risk based environmental

reporting on licenceconditions

4. Aquaculture long termLicences

5. Industry Comment onAquaculture & pearlingapplications

6. Cockburn Mussel Leases7. Aquaculture Licence

Conditions8. Live Sand Rock & Coral

Policy9. Food Safety Standards10. State Marine Planning11. Advocacy for specific

ACWA members.

See Appendix 1: for a summary ofkey submissions.

Achieved.

See Appendix 1 of the AnnualReport

Aquaculture Development Council(MAC)

Represent industry at the ADC

Provide a background paper to EOof the ADC detailing industry issuesaffecting the development ofAquaculture industry in WA.

Achieved

ACWA also participated in marineaquaculture site identification andR&D audit working group.

Aquaculture for Tomorrow

Project Strategy Status

Animal WelfareAssist the DoF develop an AnimalWelfare policy.

Achieved

Food SafetyDevelop food safety plans relevantto industry sectors as required bythe New Food Regulationsdeveloped by ANZFA.

Achieved in two sectors: Mussels,Finfish.

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Corporate Services

Project Strategy StatusStrategic and Business Plans Review and update business plan. Achieved

Peak Body Funding Levy Seek the Ministers advice on theintroduction of the levy.

Finalise the levy papers.

Implemented constitutional andbusiness model changes.

Undertake awareness campaign onthe levy.

Set up contract arrangements forthe ballot with the WA electoralcommission.

Implemented the levy ballot

arrangements for second quarter of2006/07 financial year.

Achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Assoc. Secretariat Provide WAMPA, WASQAP, YPA,AMWING with secretariat support

Achieved.

Finance, Database and Officemanagement, EO support

On going.

Advocacy for Co-fundingagreement between industry andthe Minister.

Obtain a new co-funding agreementwith the Minister of Fisheries tomaintain an independent, effectiveand representative peak bodies thatcan be relied upon to represent thesubstantive views of a wide range

of constituents.

On-going

Secure a commitment for 2006/07

Entered into negotiation over futureDBIF arrangements.

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Chairs Report

The past 12 months has given me a sense of dj vu, in as much many of the issues that ACWA has beenconfronted with are not new. We are still negotiating leases despite the continued assurances given by theDepartment of Fisheries that the issue would be resolved by June 2006, although the possible outcomes do lookto be positive, these include the automatic right of renewal and 21 year terms. The standardisation of licenseconditions is another area where we are moving slowly forward, regrettably this is delaying the inception ofcollaborative industry environmental monitoring program as part of the ESD reporting process required to assureexport approval.

On the plus side ACWA has been proactive in areas such as the Bio-Security Agriculture Management Bill andthe regulations controlling the use of pesticides in rural areas and the establishment of buffer zones in areassprayed for locusts. ACWA has also been successful in the move to reconnect Bremer Bay to the South WestIntegrated Power System and has been promoting the call for Headwork grants for aquaculture projects.ACWAs goals of progress through working with members and improving our responsiveness to memberconcerns are also being met.

Emerging issues for ACWA include state water reform legislation, ESD reporting for the DoF, The FRMAAmendment Bill and the deregulation-working group. These will be the focus of ACWAs lobbying efforts over thenext 12 to 18 months and signals the shift of ACWA from a representative organization to a member service andsupport organization.

Efforts to assist some of our member organizations such as WAMPA and AMWING to achieve their goals havebeen successful, as has been the ongoing development of the ACWA website in raising our profile and creatingopportunities to broaden the membership base and develop other avenues of revenue to lessen the cost burdenon members.

Whilst the levy poll failed to give ACWA the funding base it sought, the result is not unexpected and we believethat we can take some positives out of it. 50% of license holders actually voted, 21% of them voted for someform of financial support for ACWA. This equates to around 100 license holders, more than double the numberwho are currently members of ACWA today. It will be up to the new committee of ACWA to get these licenseholders to join ACWA.

As some of you may be aware I will not be re-nominating for the position of Chairman. On a personal level the

last 12 months has seen the end of 9 years of hard work in the aquaculture industry, a lot of sweat, not a fewtears and even some blood has been shed. Was it worth it? Probably not, would I do it again? Probably not intodays business and bureaucratic environment, any regrets? No. I would like to think that for everyone whodoes not succeed today there will be 10 who will succeed in the future. Many of us can see the writing on thewall for the wild capture fisheries, with bad news arriving on an almost daily basis. We understand that asustainable aquaculture industry is the only way forward. One day perhaps through the efforts of individuals andorganizations such as ACWA the rest of our society may come to appreciate this fact.

In closing I would like to thank the members who have supported ACWA through its trials and tribulations overthe past 19 years. You have shown the drive and determination needed to succeed in an industry and businessenvironment such as ours, without you ACWA would have no purpose. It is my belief, that as long as thecommitment of our members remains, so will ACWAs to support you in your endeavours.

Our ACWA committee members have all made personal sacrifices to what they believe is in the common good,not something you see a lot of these days. I would like to thank the committee members for the work done andthe support shown to Dan and myself over the past 2 years and I am confident that this level of commitment willcontinue under the guidance of the new chairman.

It has also been a pleasure to work with Dan. ACWA owes much of its vibrancy and success to Dans hard workand determination to see aquaculture as one of the economic, social and environmental pillars of our state. Ibelieve ACWA is in good hands with Dan, but he will need the continued and growing support of the committeemembers to raise the profile of ACWA and boost the interaction with members.

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Finally, I wish the new Chairman the best of luck and hope that he finds his term as challenging as I did. Thankyou.

Steve ParsonsChair

Management Committee Report

Your Management Committee present their report on the Aquaculture Council of Western Australia Inc. for thefinancial year ended 30 June 2006.

Management Committee

The following people were Management Committee of ACWA during the financial year and up to the date of thisreport:

Chair Mr Steve Parsons Director Mr Stephen Hood

ViceChair

Mr. Rick Scoones Director Dr. Bruce Phillips

Director Mr. Glenn Dibbin Director Mr Steve Parsons

Director Mr. Dan Sampey Director Mr Shane McLinden

Director Mr Greg Jenkins Director Mr Trevor Blinco

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Overview

In the year to June 30 2006, income and expenses was $130,245 and $130,674 respectively. . Of the income$9,923.75 was attributable to members subscriptions and $6750 from secretariat services purchased by threesectors associations (AMWING, YPA, and WAMPA). The remaining $115,264.26 came from various projectsundertaken and managed by ACWA totaling $35264.26 and $80,000 Minister of Fisheries through theDevelopment and Better Interest fund peak industry body.

Consequently, the ACWA has finished the year with a net loss -$429.16, after cutting costs by 20.7%. This sumdoes not include $27,414 of deferred income for projects that will be achieved in 2006/07.

ACWA has challenging outlook, with the indications reduction of DBI peak industry funding to $80,000 for2007/08, with the Council needing to raise $70,000 p.a of income to provide full service program to membersover 2007/08 and beyond, if DBIF is maintained at only $80,000.

Principal Activities

The principal activities during the financial year ended 30 June 2006 comprised of the representation andpromotion of the Western Australian Aquaculture Industry.

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Results

The net loss of $429.16

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ACWAS Business Programs

Aquaculture for Profit

Progress was made during the year towards our goal of creating a world best practice environment foraquaculture industry development in Western Australia. The journey of course is a perpetual one and much stillneeds to be achieved.

Tenure for AquacultureAquaculture Leases for Coastal WatersACWA has made significant progress with the leases deed, the application process and bonds, which shouldsee the release to industry in 2006/07. The negotiations have focused on the obtaining the fundamentals of theabsolute right of renewal, and the appropriate term of the lease. Despite the progress the lease, in its currentform, cannot have a mortgage raised, nor have the site been vested in the Minister for Fisheries, these will beimplemented over the next 12 months.

Long Term LicencesDespite governments support and agreement on long term licences as a key area of importance in investment

attraction, the ACWA has not been able to get Department of Fisheries to commit to a timeline. This is despite aformal recommendation on the matter requested by ACWA through the ADC.

State Policy for AquacultureA series of decisions within government have seen development be significantly stifled, and highlights a criticalpublic policy gap, namely the withdrawal of MG Kailis from Esperance southern bluefin tuna and challengesregional power to Bremer Bay.

ACWA has sought a State Policy for Aquaculture. The Premier has indicated that this will occur in the first halfof 2006/07.

State Marine Planning PolicyACWA is represented on the State marine Planning Key Stakeholder reference Group.

Spray Drift & Biosecurity Agriculture Management Bill & regulationsThe BAM Bill has had its first reading in parliament in September 2006. The Bill and its regulation will bepromulgated in the spring sitting 2007.

The Billwill provide the head powers for a series of yet-to-be drafted regulations that should see arrangementssuch as mandatory sensitive neighbour notification and mandatory training for chemical users implemented.

ACWA has sat on the Over-arching Reference Group, Biosecurity review reference group, BAM Bill fisheriesregulation drafting committee to finalise the Bill and the regulations. As such, ACWA is in the best position toprotect aquacultures interests.

Submissions on Government Policy & Fisheries Management papers, leases, licences, variations and

translocation applicationsACWA provided a total of 33 letter and submissions over the 2005/06 year, see Appendix 1 for a summary.

Key Policy Officer RelationsACWA has maintained relationships and networks with the following Ministerial and Departmental policy officers:The Minister for Fisheries, the Minister for Energy, The Minister for local government and regional development,the Minister of Health, the Minister of the Environment, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure; Department ofPremier & Cabinet, Department of Environment and Conservation t, Department for Planning and Infrastructure;Department of Fisheries (Aquaculture program, community relations, research, legal); Department of Health,Office of Energy, Western Power Country Networks, Regional Development commissions.

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Environmental Monitoring (EM) and reportingGiven the costs of compliance with EMP at the early stage of a projects development ACWA has been workingwith DoE and DoF to develop an EMP that is commensurate with the environmental risks of the stages of aproject development. In addition, ACWA has been advocating the need for DoE to improve the efficiency andeffectiveness by standardising licence conditions, make provision for online records and provide pro-forma EMplans for species sectors.

Abrolhos Island Management Advisory Committee (AIMAC)

Advocated for an aquaculture position on AIMAC. Mr Martin Jurat was accepted by the Minister in October 2005to the AIMAC board.

RepresentationPositions held By Management Committee and Executive of ACWA On Behalf Of the Organisation And OtherAssociations (* denotes representation made on behalf of ACWA.

Board Member Committee & Working Group

Steve ParsonsWestern Australian Representative FRDC Abalone Sub-ProgramWAAAA CommitteeSouth Coast Regional Initiative Planning Team (SCRIPT) Marine Reference Group*

Rick ScoonesChair, ACWA Finance subcommittee*ACWA Industry Promotion subcommittee*

Shane McLinden Chair - Australian Abalone AssociationSeafood Enterprises AllianceSouth Australian Abalone Growers Rep on South Australia Aquaculture Council

Stephen Hood

State Fisheries Research Advisory Board (FRAB)Seafood Quality Management Initiative (SQMI) steering committeeFRDC Rock Lobster Post-Harvest ProgramChair - Midwest TAFE Marine Industry Advisory CouncilCurtin Uni Aquaculture Course Review CommitteeRock Lobster Industry Advisory Committee R&D Sub-committeeJoint Trawl Ministerial Advisory Committee

Glenn Dibbin

Seafood Quality Management Initiative (SQMI) steering committeeAustralian Shellfish Quality Assurance Advisory CommitteeWAFIC Representative Cockburn Sound Management CommitteeChair - WA Mussel Producers Association

Bruce Phillips FRDC Rock Lobster Post-Harvest ProgramFRDC Rock Lobster Enhancement and Aquaculture Sub-Program

Greg JenkinsState Fisheries Research Advisory Board (FRAB)*Challenger TAFE Centre Industry Advisory Committee on TrainingACWA Industry Promotion subcommittee*

Dan SampeySecretary of Marron Growers AssociationManagement Committee for the Marron Genetic Research Program

Dan Machin

Fish Resources Management ActAmendment Bill working Group*WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) Native Title Subcommittee*Marine Protected Area Compensation Working Group*Overarching Reference Group for the Biosecurity & Agriculture Management Bill*Regulation Reference Group for the Biosecurity & Agriculture Management Bill*Steering Committee of Improve Marron stocks tenders*ACWA Industry Promotion subcommittee*Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Conditions Working Group*WAFIC Occupational Health and Safety & Training Sub-committee*ACWA Finance subcommittee*Muresk Institute Board, CURTIN Univ *National FRDC ESD working group*Plantagenet Community Consultative Group*FRDC Marron Project Steering committee*FRDC Aquatic Animal Health FRDC Sub-programme*Vice Chair, Shellfish Industry Council of AustraliaChallenger TAFE Centre Industry Advisory Committee on Training*

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Aquaculture for People

Events

Mussel Festival 2006This event was held on Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 April, 2006. The ACWA and the Western Australian MusselProducers Association presented and staffed a shared display booth. The key messages were the promotion of

the mussel sector, ecological sustainable development and the new mussel code of practice. Over 40,000people visited the event.

Leadership TrainingACWA held two Expressions of interest rounds leadership training collaborating with other agri-food and fibreassociations. Only two parties expressed an interest, as such, the government funding for this project wasallocated to develop ACWA leadership group, the ACWA management committee. A report was submitted toBuilding and empowering sustainable communitys fund, this will form the basis of future managementcommittee development.

Promotion & Communication

ACWA website

The new site was launched in October 2005. The site provides a gateway to information, in particular productsand services. The website is ranked by Google in the top three aquaculture sites out of 3.5 million, moving 2.5million places in 12 months. ACWA website is receiving 13% of aquaculture global related inquiries, with trafficincreasing 10% per month. As such, it is a major asset for ACWA membership, and a source of potentialrevenue for the association through advertising and sponsorship.

The Online Directories have proved popular with 176 business listing, and have assisted in promoting membersbusinesses and managing first line inquiries.

2005 Royal ShowACWA contributed to Challenger TAFE to stand at the Royal Show. Over the seven days, over 2000 peoplevisited the stand.

World Aquaculture 2012 Conferences and Exhibitions

EO attended WAS 2006, Florence, Italy to arrange the visit of John Cooksey in January 2007.

Media releasesACWA continues to provide with media releases and interviews a total of five (5).

ADC Industry Issue PapersProvided background papers to all of the Minister Advisory Committee, the Aquaculture Development Council(ADC) meetings.

Aquaculture for Tomorrow

Animal Welfare

DoF has commenced consulting with industry with regard to legislation for fish welfare. The ACWA position wasthat Codes of Practice need to be voluntary and not enshrined in the legislation. ACWA provided comment tothe DoF on its position paper.

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Corporate Services

The ACWA board has developed a new strategic plan and operational plan for 2005 to 2008. The plan focuseson improving members services through improved communication networks, training and representation.

MembershipACWA direct membership represents 223 people involved in the Western Australian Aquaculture Industry.These businesses are responsible for over 95% of the current and prospective aquaculture industry GVP.

Aquaculture Sector Associations Number ofMembers

Marron Growers Association Inc 138Yabby Producers Association Inc 4Western Australian Mussel Producers Association Inc 7Great Southern Aquaculture Association Inc 6Marine Fishfarmers Association Inc 3Kimberley Aboriginal Aquaculture Corporation 17AMWING Pearl Producers Association 9

Table 1: Memberships numbers of Aquaculture Sector Associationmembers of the Aquaculture Council of Western Australia.

Discount programsThe Aquaculture Council of Western Australia as part of its commitment to reduce costs to its members hasmaintained the following discounts:

Shoprite ACWAcard 20% off Fish Farm International. $40 discount on Austasia Aquaculture Magazine

Industry Levy

Over 2005/2006 ACWA finalized the constitutional changes and finalized discussions with industry, the Ministerand the Department of Fisheries on the levy poll. The levy ballot is scheduled for three weeks in September/October 2006. The Minister agreed to fund ACWA for $125k for 2006/07.

Significant changes in the State of AffairsIn the opinion of the Management Committee, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of ACWAthat occurred during the financial year, not otherwise disclosed in this report.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial yearExcept as disclosed in the financial report, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2006 thathas significantly affected, or may significantly affect:

1. the operations of ACWA in future years2. the results of those operations in future years, or3. the state of affairs of the company in future years.

Likely Developments and expected results of operationsFurther information on likely developments in the operation of the Council and expected results of thoseoperations have not been included in this report because the Management Committee believe it would likelyresult in unreasonable prejudice to ACWA.

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Meetings of Management Committee

The number of meetings ACWA held during the financial year ended 30 June 2006 and the number of meetingattended by each director are set out below.

Number of ManagementCommittee meeting held

During the financial Year

Number of ManagementCommittee meeting

attended during thefinancial Year

Chair Mr Steve ParsonsAppointed

10 9

Vice Chair Mr. Rick ScoonesAppointed

10 8

Director Mr. Glenn DibbinAppointed

10 4

Director Mr. Dan SampeyAppointed

10 9

Director Mr Stephen HoodAppointed

10 6 (Only eligible for 71)

Director Dr. Bruce Phillips

Appointed

10 6

Director Ms Trevor BlincoAppointed


Director Mr Shane McLindenAppointed


Director Mr Greg Jenkins 10 5

We commend our report to you and look forward to playing a part in pursuing aquaculture industry in WesternAustralia.

Steve ParsonsChairmanOn behalf of the Board of Management Committee of ACWA

1Due to election to the committee in October 2005, as such was only eligible to attend the seven subsequent committee

meetings.

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APPENDIX 1: Summary of ACWAs Key Submissions & letters

Department of Premier and cabinet21 December 2005 Need for State Policy for aquaculture8 February 2006 Need for flow through tax shares for aquaculture.

MPG 824 August 2005 Capricorn Pty Ltd

22 August 2005 Maxima Pearling Company Pty Ltd8 September 2005 Broome Pearls Pty Ltd21 September 2005 Fantome Pearls Pty Ltd10 October 2005 Marine Farms Ltd11 October 2005 Southern Flats Extension, Cockburn Sound2 November 2005 Marine farms Ltd.23 December 2005 Shark Bay Tuna Farms16 January 2006 Tiger International Pty Ltd23 January 2006 Zak Launay7 February 2006 Paspaley Pearling Co. Pty Ltd27 March 2006 Summermor Pty Ltd9 June 2006 Challenger TAFE26 June 2006 Paspaley Pearling Co. Pty Ltd

30 June 2006 Paspaley Pearling Co. Pty Ltd

ADC14 September 2005 Industry Issue PaperOctober 2005 Scallop Proposal3 November 2005 Industry Issue Paper12 December 2005 Industry Issue Paper21April 2006 Industry Issue Paper23 May 2006 Industry Issue Paper

Minister for Fisheries FRMA amendment Committee26 August 2005 FRMA amendment

Country of Origin Labeling8 September 2005

Minister or Fisheries Deregulation Working Group11 November 200515 February 2006 Submission.

Department of Environment and ConservationSet up response framework for whale entanglements

Fremantle Port AuthoritySet up response framework for adverse impacts

Department of HealthDecember 22 2005 Pesticide Advisory Committee Review of pesticide legislation.

Department of Treasury and finance10 November 2005 EOI for Infrastructure Strategy CommitteeFebruary 2006 Submission for State Infrastructure Strategy green paper.

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Minister of Fisheries & DoF18 August 2005 Abrohlos Islands Management Plan25 October 2005 AIMAC nomination8 November 2005 Abalone IFM

Leases31 October 2005 MPG on Leases

Coral, Live Rock & sand12 October 2005DoF Submissions

Emergency IncidentsNovember 2005 Whale entanglement in Albany17 May 2006 Abalone translocation.

ASICStrengthen ASIC training & Education arrangements

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