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NEWS March 2022
leased in January. This strategy is one At the same time, the Federal budget
of many key projects identified by the 2022-23 has just been handed down
Quick Reads
Message from the CEO Territory Economic Recovery which Seafood Industry Australia has New enity developed
Commission to aid economic growth summarised succinctly for the industry. This milestone implements a
in the NT. We saw a tender go out for Top of the list of key announcements is centrepiece of the 2020 Blue
work to understand the current the fuel excise relief for six months. Mud Bay Implementation Action
economic contribution across three key Amongst all the changes and Plan. Read more on page 5
sectors those being minerals, uncertainty around us, it is welcome
agribusiness (including seafood) and news that a second Mental Health First
Have your say
maritime. In addition another tender Aid Training workshop will be held in
The annual NTSC stakeholder
for a consultancy to identify value add Darwin for seafood industry
survey has opened for the
opportunities across a range of participants. The Stay Afloat program
fourth year. Find the survey link
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industries including seafood. All of being run by Seafood Industry
on page 10.
these initiatives will aid understanding Australia is a welcome addition to
and help the Territory reach its goal for support people within the industry Upgrade work to the Frances
a $40billion NT economy by 2030. through the pilot being run in Darwin, Bay Mooring Basin Facebook
as well as initiatives such as training to Find you’re not keeping up with
Earlier this month NTSC commenced a collectively improve our understanding the Territory seafood industry
6-month project alongside KPMG and of mental health. news and issues? Join us on
funded by Fisheries Research and Facebook www.facebook.
Development Corporation (FRDC) to During the past few years the Pande- com/NTSeafoodCouncil
get to the bottom of what socio-econo- mic has highlighted the importance of
If you’re like most people, you are mic data is worth collecting, and how reaching out to support each other. The
would it be best collected for each of Mental Health First Aid Course is one
NT worker attraction
probably wondering what might
campaign
possibly be next in these uncontrollable our fisheries/sectors. path of action you might choose to take.
Local businesses are getting
and uncertain times.
a leg up from the Territory
Hearing directly from our members is a I encourage you to participate in the
Government. Read more on
Between the COVID peaks and ‘data’ source we deeply value and we NTSC Financial Fitness Program. At
page 12.
extreme weather events across the formally check-in each year seeking the cost of your time only, there are still
country, the Russian invasion of member input into our annual survey. a couple of places for people to
Ukraine, the increasing fuel prices have This year it opened in February and is develop an action plan for your Federal budget 2022-23
tested our resilience throughout the soon coming to a close. Looking at the business to suit your needs with the There are a number of
world. Through these challenges preliminary data coming through it is assistance of KPMG. But hurry, this measures in this budget which
projects and initiatives continue to clear workforce, fuel prices and program will be completed by May will directly and indirectly
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progress and evolve. certainty of access are front and 2022. support Australia’s commercial
centre for many. In addition, we have Flooding in SA creates a logistical seafood producers. Read more
For example, the tender for the $20 just opened our annual stakeholder So amongst all the uncertainty and on page 14.
million replacement of the Frances Bay survey to hear feedback and track our challenges that 2022 has already nightmare for the Territory
Mooring Basin lock, which opened in performance from a stakeholder delivered, there remains positive Northern Territory
late 2021 is almost finalised. The next perspective. Both the member survey movement and collaboration to see the Agribuiness Strategy
important steps will be to ensure the and stakeholder survey feature in our NT seafood industry reach its full 2022-30
needs of a safe and practical working Year in Review 2021 report, which potential. The overarching TERC goal
environment for the seafood industry for released this month. is to achieve a $40 billion NT
the temporary support structures during economy by 2030. Read more
Katherine Winchester,
the lock work. In addition, there has been a number on page 11.
NT Seafood Council
of relevant announcements to address
Chief Executive Officer
Further, a significant announcement workforce challenges, including the NT Using Productivity
was made regarding the formation of Government’s global workforce Analysis in Fisheries
the Aboriginal Sea Company by the attraction campaign, and version two of Management Webinar
Northern Land Council. Formation of the NT DAMA program (which includes Are you interested in
the company was a key deliverable another seven key occupations, understanding economic
in the Blue Mud Bay Implementation including seafood process workers). performance of fisheries but not
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Action Plan 2020. The NT Government The workforce attraction campaign sure how it can be measured
has committed $10 million to aid provides opportunity for seafood Update on Atlantis 2022 and monitored? Click here to
progress of this company. businesses to tap into the toolkits to learn more and to register.
promote their business and career Seafood Industry Awards
Also progressing this year has been the pathways. We are working with the NT
NT Agribusiness and Aquaculture Government to explore how to increase
Strategy 2030, for which a visibility of the seafood industry as part
consultation discussion paper was re- of this campaign. Newsletter of the Northern Territory Seafood Council www.ntsc.com.au
Located on Fisherman’s Wharf, Frances Bay, Darwin
GPO Box 618 Darwin NT 0801 | Telephone 08 8981 5194 | Email admin@ntsc.com.au
NTSC NEWS 2 ABN 85 918 271 276 NTSC NEWS 3
Frances Bay Mooring Basin lock upgrade New entity developed to aid Indigenous entry to
seafood industry
Current timeline scheduling access restrictions during • Low Usage (Saturday / Sunday)
periods which will cause least • Medium Usage (Tuesday)
• The tender to design and construct disruption. Notice of any access restric- • High Usage (Monday / Wednesday
the Frances Bay Mooring Basin lock tions will be provided well in advance. / Thursday / Friday)
upgrade closes on 5 April 2022;
• It is anticipated a tender will be DIPL currently anticipates that the main The construction contract will stipulate
awarded in mid 2022; access restrictions will occur in 2023, mandatory periods where lock entry
• Further design work and off-site and possibly into 2024, with the excep- and exit must be maintained.
fabrication will take place towards tion of the annual lock maintenance
the end of 2022, with construction shutdown in August most years. The These periods have been informed by
on site to begin in the first half of construction shut downs are likely to industry consultation and include;
2023; and include;
• On-site construction is anticipated • January – last week and first week
to be complete by the end of 2024. • Up to four major lock entry/exit February
closures of up to approximately • March - last week
Planning for construction three weeks maximum duration • June – last week
from 2023; and • August – first week
Department of Infrastructure, Planning • Daily lock closures during a restric- • November – last week
and Logistics (DIPL) is continuing to ted low tide level from 2023. DIPL
work with industry and vessel operators is currently planning for these daily DIPL would like to gauge feedback from In late February 2022, the Northern Bush-Blanasi said. ‘This is only the beginning of the story,’
to both gain and present further closures to occur at tides less than vessel operators about the potential Land Council (NLC) announced in a Northern Land Council CEO Mr Joe
information to help inform planning for 3.5m LAT (Lowest Astronomical impact of allowing the construction media release the incorporation of the ‘Traditional Owners have been very Martin-Jard said.
the construction program. Tide), when the lock is not able to contractor to work on the lock and Aboriginal Sea Company (ASC), generous giving permit free access for
be used due to water levels, as it restrict access to users at tides of 4m marking a major milestone in the histo- over a decade since 2008. In 2019 we ‘We are already working on
In order to deliver the necessary is currently. However, allowing the and 4.5m (LAT). ric Blue Mud Bay settlement. signed an agreement with the NT amendments to overhaul the NT
upgrades to the lock and maintain the contractor access to work at up to Seafood Council, the Amateur Fisheries Act as part of the Action Plan.
safety of workers and vessel 4.5m LAT could enable construction DIPL encourages operators, when able, With over 85 per cent of the Northern Fishermen’s Association of the NT, the Not only will the ASC provide the
operators, intermittent access restric- to be completed faster. DIPL would to provide feedback on likely access Territory coastline already subject to NT Guided Fishing Industry Association opportunity for more jobs, but it will
tions will apply during construction, like feedback from vessel operators requirements in 2023 and 2024 during Aboriginal ownership, and another 10 and the NT Government. Everyone has enable Aboriginal people to
however are limited to business as on how this could impact them, and construction. per cent subject to claim, the been waiting for this for a long time, implement profitable and sustainable
usual lock operations. No closures are if it is a viable option. establishment of the ASC heralds a especially Traditional Owners,’ Mr fishing policies and care for their most
currently planned, without stakeholder To provide your comments or to receive new era of economic empowerment for Bush-Blanasi said. precious resource in a way only they
consultation when the tide is above DIPL has analysed vessel data on entry project updates direct, contact the Indigenous Territorians. know how,’ Mr Martin-Jard said.
3.5m. and exit from the lock in 2020 and 2021 project stakeholder engagement The NTG has supported the
and determined the busiest and least manager via dhip.dipl@nt.gov.au or The Blue Mud Bay High Court development of the ASC. The new The ASC will be governed by a board
DIPL will continue to seek and listen to busiest periods, which will be taken into call (08) 8936 5668. judgement in 2008 found that entity will facilitate the participation comprising equal representation from
industry feedback to help shape the account in the construction program Traditional Owners have the right to of Traditional Owners in commercial the three land councils with traditional
delivery of the project, including planning. control access to intertidal waters fishing, aquaculture and other ownership of sea country – Northern,
overlying ‘Aboriginal land’. opportunities associated with fishing Tiwi and Anindilyakwa land councils; as
activities in the NT. well as independent industry experts
This milestone implements a agreed upon by the land council
centrepiece of the 2020 Blue Mud Bay ‘The formation of the Aboriginal Sea representatives.
Implementation Action Plan. The plan Company which sees Land Councils
was signed by the NLC, under the working together to deliver an entity ‘Aboriginal people have fought hard for
leadership of Chairman Samuel with the ability to enter into commercial rights to land and sea country and the
Bush-Blanasi and then CEO Marion enterprises and engage in commercial Northern Land Council has taken up
Scrymgour, and Northern Territory activity is a welcomed development,’ the fight for almost 50 years. We have
Government in July 2020. This followed said Northern Territory Seafood had many critics of land rights over the
an agreement struck a year earlier with Council, CEO, Ms Katherine years, but the sky hasn’t fallen in. It’s
key stakeholders. Winchester. good for the economy and it’s good for
Traditional Owners. Everyone benefits,’
‘We have been waiting for this moment ‘This is a significant milestone that will said Mr Bush-Blanasi.
ever since we signed the Nitmiluk aid further collaboration between
Heads of Agreement in 2019,’ Northern Traditional Owners, Land Councils and Further information click here to visit
Land Council Chairman Samuel the seafood industry. Northern Land Council website
NTSC NEWS 4 NTSC NEWS 5
Update on
Flooding in SA creates a logistical Atlantis 2022 What data do we need?
nightmare for the Territory Seafood Industry
Awards Data is everywhere. Data is defined best help us understand the contribu- A bit like the well-worn phrase, ‘Water,
With the Northern Territory feeling the pressure of COVID-19 workforce as “information, especially facts or tion of our industry at an overarching water, every where, / Nor any drop to
As a direct result of COVID-19, in both
shortages, nobody anticipated wild weather and torrential rain that hit South numbers, collected to be examined, and sector level, and understand the drink’ we can have ‘Data, data, every
August 2021 and January 2022 NT
Australia in late January resulting in bare Territory supermarket shelves. considered and used to help decision- methods available to capture data. where, not any drop of use’, unless
Seafood Council (NTSC) regrettably
-making”. We’re unconsciously using it’s in a form and format that helps us
announced the postponement of the
As a result around a kilometre of the national highway network (the Stuart data all the time - you’re consuming this The three outcomes we are working attract investment, develop better policy
Atlantis 2022 NT Seafood Industry
Highway) that connects the Northern Territory with South Australia was piece of data right now! towards and hope for are; and we are culturally accepting of it.
Awards.
submerged, and over 300km of rail track was washed away. Freight
companies servicing the NT were forced to take a costly 3,000-kilometre detour In fact, NT Seafood industry is data 1. Improvement in our understanding This project proposes to firm-up the
Protecting the safety and wellbeing of
through New South Wales and Queensland along the Barkly Highway in a rich in some areas, and potentially data of our sectors’ data and the foundation for future data collection
the community from the spread of
desperate bid to maintain supply chains. poor in others, and we know data is methods available to undertake and subsequent analysis that will then
COVID-19, has always been our top
only valuable when it’s in a form that’s comprehensive studies specific to enable us to clearly identify the
priority and the decision by the NTSC
The detour added an extra two days (one way) driving for truckies, who were relevant and easy to use, and aids in NT fisheries and aquaculture, challenges and importance of our
Board in February 2022 was made to
already feeling the pressure of driver shortage across the country. The extra our decision making. including agreement on a sector past, present and future.
cancel a face-to-face celebration, a
kilometres driven to deliver goods brought with it, a significant increase to decision not taken lightly.
comprehensive set of indicators;
transport costs. Diesel exhaust fluid surged from $0.73 cent per litre in This month we have commenced a 2. Improvement in our capacity to 2021-034 Identifying mechanisms and
December 2021 to around $2.50 to $3.00/ litre in the start of 2022, as well as the We have explored an alternative
6-month project alongside KPMG and undertake more comprehensive and data collection options to aid
increasing cost at the petrol bowser, which saw diesel increase by $0.30 cents/ approach to suitably celebrate the
funded by Fisheries Research and accurate contributions estimates in socio-economic analysis of the NT
litre at the end of 2021. Development Corporation (FRDC) to future years, including a more seafood industry is supported by
achievements of the nominees, and
get to the bottom of what data is worth precise assessment of the funding from the FRDC on behalf of the
winners, and acknowledgement of
To better understand the gravity of the impact it had on the NT, NT Road collecting, and how best it would be contribution made by downstream Australian Government.
Sponsors. The approach will see all
Transport Association, CEO, Louise Bilato said ‘one transport company, Gilberts collected. The project is called activities; and
Award nominees released via a social
runs about 210 fridge vans of food stocks into the Territory every week, which is ‘Identifying mechanisms and data 3. A more consistent and replicable
media campaign, with the winners
around 70 plus road trains, as well as distributing 240 containers of dry goods collection options to aid socio-economic approach agreed to by key
further celebrated using a combination
arriving via rail’. analysis of the NT seafood industry’. stakeholders for the reproduction of
of social media and TV campaigns, as
The intent of this project is to identify data collection and estimation
well as print material.
Having both road and rail shut resulted in a large backlog of general freight and what the economic and social indicators analyses in future years.
dry goods left in warehouses in SA. The focus for transport companies was to Award winners will than have the
deliver core items that consumers wanted and needed, such as meat, poultry, opportunity to represent the NT at the
fruit, vegetables, dairy and chiller products. Meanwhile, without knowing when National Seafood Industry Awards,
the road would reopen, Territory seafood producers had no other option but to being held in Brisbane on
add the extra 3,000km to get produce to their markets. 15 September 2022.
The weather event that resulted in both the road and rail links between For further information please contact
Adelaide and Darwin being cut has again highlighted the vulnerability of the Donna English, on 08 8981 5194 or
Northern Territory and the need to better floodproof critical infrastructure. via email projects@ntsc.com.au
Photo credit : NT Road Transport Association NTSC NEWS 6 NTSC NEWS 7
Image of Glendambo Stuart Highway February 22
Tips on COVID-19 Additional New Aquaculture Native Title and the Aboriginal
The COVID-19 Safety plan
encompasses the requirement for
safety measures COVID-19 pre-employment Land Rights Act (ALRA)
appointment of a COVID-19 safety
supervisor, the collection of contact
information if the business would like to
maintain the QR Code and a vaccination program
vaccination register for staff, amongst
other things (signage, sanitiser etc). requirements for
Environmental Health Officers and
Public Health Officers are authorised
certain workers Northern Territory Government is
partnering with Industry Skills Advisory
There are fundamental differences
between land rights and native title.
and are possessed under currently
acknowledged and observed traditional
officers under the Public and Council, Charles Darwin University, laws and customs. Claimants must also
Environmental Health Act 2011 and are Chief Health Officer (CHO) Direction 52 Humpty Doo Barramundi, Paspaely Aboriginal land rights are rights created prove they have a connection with the
the primary compliance team. They has provided directions for additional Pearling Company and Northern by the Australian, State or Territory area in question through those laws
are assisted by the Police and Work vaccination requirements for certain Territory Seafood Council in providing governments that are usually comprised and customs.
The Northern Territory public health Health Officers have been appointed as workers to attend the workplace. The training and traineeship opportunities to of a grant of freehold or perpetual lease
team has provided the following tips on authorised officers under the PEHA for direction comes into effect on 22 April job seekers in the Aquaculture industry. title to Indigenous Australians. Some of these rights may include: the
how businesses might adjust their work the purposes of checking the vaccine 2022. right to access the area freely; hunt
practices to be COVID safe: register. The Aquaculture pre-employment The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern and fish native animals; collect natural
• If possible split staff into shift The direction applies to workers who: training initiative named Watch it Grow Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) (ALRA) resources like bush tucker, wood and
groups. This is to prevent one shift Any visits by NT Work Safe are shared • During the course of work, is likely has been designed to help give people provided a pathway for Aboriginal ochre; look after sacred sites; hold
from coming into contact with with NT Health. to come into contact with a a clear path into a career working in the people in the Northern Territory to make ceremony in the area; have a say in
another, therefore limiting the vulnerable person; or Northern Territory Aquaculture sector. claims, and be granted rights, over their developments and how the land is
number of staff who may be • Workplace poses a high risk of The goal of the program is to transition traditional lands if they could prove managed; share in money from develo-
exposed to another staff member
with COVID-19.
Did you know infection with COVID-19; or
• Performs work that is necessary
successful applicants into local
traineeships with industry partners.
historical and cultural ownership. pments; and bring people with them to
the area to help with cultural activities
• Assign staff to specific areas of
operations, reducing cross over of
that your employer for the operation or maintenance of
essential infrastructure or essential The program is designed to equip
Native title arose as a result of the
recognition under Australian common
and research.
staff throughout shifts. may need to know logistics in the Territory. students to be job ready and covers law, of pre-existing Indigenous rights Native title rights can be claimed over
• Talk to staff daily to ensure they
your vaccination
initial employability skills, such as and interests according to traditional land such as vacant Crown land; public
are not a close contact and are not A person is considered to be vulnerable gaining an understanding of disease laws and customs. reserves and beaches; and non-private
status?
symptomatic. to infection with COVID-19 if: control and biosecurity, responsibilities waters including oceans, seas, reefs,
• Ensure staff are using masks • The person is under 5 years of age; in Work Health and Safety, chemical Native title is legislated under the lakes, rivers and creeks.
appropriately and practising good or handling, and food safety in seafood Native Title Act (1993), and is not
hygiene. An employer or workplace operator to • The person has a certificate issued handling. specific to the Northern Territory. In some cases the Native Title
• Reduce customer contact where collect information about employee’s by the Commonwealth that certifies claimants may be granted exclusive
possible via: vaccination status, and keep a register that the person has a permanent ‘There is a current skills shortage to Native title differs from ALRA in that it is rights, giving them the ability to disallow
• changes to site set up of this. It is also required to record that or temporary contraindication to all fill jobs in the industry and employers a recognition of the ‘rights and access.
• use of technology to order they have sighted evidence of your approved COVID-19 vaccines; or are keen to find enthusiastic locals to interests of Indigenous people in land
electronically vaccination. These vaccination status • The person is at risk of severe fill those roles, this pre-employment and waters, according to their traditional Subscribe to Native Title News
• use of buffers and barriers records can be request from an illness from COVID-19 for medical program will assist with just that,’ said laws and customs,’ rather than a grant
• contactless payment employer by an authorised officer. reasons, such as being on immune Charles Darwin University, Aquaculture of land or sea. To register your interest either:
• contactless delivery of stock suppressive therapy after an organ Lecturer, Mr Morris Pizzutto. • nominate the Native Title subscrip-
If a worker has not complied with the transplant or having comorbidities The rights offered to native title tion on your member profile, or
A reminder – don’t forget to requirement to get vaccinated against such as chronic kidney, heart, liver Minister for Agribusiness and claimants differ from claim to claim. • click on Subscribe to Native Title
resubmit your COVID Safety Plans COVID-19, they must not attend their or lung disease. Aquaculture, Nicole Manison said They depend on the ability of those News on the NTSC Native Title
every six months if it has changes normal workplace. The employer must the Northern Territory Government is claiming to prove that the rights and page at www.ntsc.com.au
after each review. take reasonable steps to make sure You can download CHO Direction 52 focused on growing the sector into the interests they are seeking are • email Shelley at
this happens. here. future. recognised by Australian common law ntsc@ntsc.com.au
COVID-19 safety plans are required by
CHO Direction 35 Safety Measures for NT Health mobile vaccination teams For additional information visit corona- To learn more on the program visit
Places, Businesses, Activities, Services are available to provide information virus.nt.gov.au/business-and-work/ Industry Skills Advisory Council NT
and Premises. sessions on the COVID-19 vaccine for mandatory-vaccinations or contact Chahli McGuffie on
businesses and staff. They can also (08) 7913 7510 or
This Direction requires that the plan establish a pop-up vaccination clinic email chahli.mcguffie@isacnt.org.au.
is reviewed every six months and is in the workplace to vaccinate eligible
resubmitted if it has changed after the staff. For more information, please
review. email the NT Health vaccination team
COVID.MobileVaccination@nt.gov.au
NTSC NEWS 8 NTSC NEWS 9
iPad trial comes to an end Northern Territory
A key focus of the trial was to better The field trials commenced in June Agribusiness Strategy 2022-30
understand if the iPads were a 2021 and came to an end late February
practical tool on the water, as well as 2022, with the NT Seafood Council The Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission (TERC) identified the develo-
how available cellular connectivity (NTSC) undertaking health checks on pment of a new Agribusiness Strategy as an important catalyst to drive economic
works as professional crabbers go each of the iPads to better understand growth in the agribusiness sector.
about their operations in remote their condition post use.
locations. The overarching TERC goal is to achieve a $40 billion economy by 2030 for the
The Deckhand Pro App that has been NT. The agribusiness and aquaculture sectors will need to grow their economic
Industry volunteers were sought from modified for the NT Mud Crab fishery contribution from $1.3 billion to $2 billion (Gross Value of Production) to keep
a range of crab fishing areas, including will continue to be available along with pace with the overall growth target of TERC by 2030.
the Gulf of Carpentaria, Maningrida, the devices used by the volunteers
Adelaide River and Bynoe Harbour. through to December 2022. This will The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade held workshops with industry and
Each volunteer was provided with an allow industry to continue to gauge the land councils in 2021 from which they identified four draft strategic priorities:
iPad with cellular connectivity, in a usefulness and better understand ways • Grow
weatherproof case which had the to aid their business operations. • Protect
Deckhand Pro – Mud Crab Workflows • Adapt and innovate
App installed. For ease, video This project is supported through • Engage
instructions of how to use the iPad funding from the Australian
were installed, and initial demonstration Government’s National Landcare In its feedback to the Department, the Seafood Council has flagged that both the
on how to use the iPad was given to Program. Department and industry must be on the same page for what growth for the NT
each volunteer if collecting in person. seafood industry looks like, and how it will be achieved, and each doing their bit to
achieve the agreed targets. In addition adequate support and resources to
Have your say VMS temporary It is important that
implement the strategy in order to achieve the (to be developed) Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs).
switch off we hear from A balanced approach to support sustainable growth in both aquaculture and wild
The annual NTSC stakeholder survey
has opened for the fourth year to hear Many Northern Territory fisheries now
Members harvest is required. For some sectors, growth in tonnage may not be possible due
to access to fishing grounds and resource sharing
directly from stakeholders on key is- require professional fishing vessels between sectors. Inclusion of post-harvest strategies to aid growth for these
sues and risks for the seafood industry Each year we undertake an annual sectors is therefore important.
operating to be fitted with an approved
and to get feedback on our membership survey to understand the
vessel monitoring system (VMS) unit.
performance. current and trending business Looking ahead the outcomes of a successful Agribusiness and Aquaculture
challenges being faced by the Northern Strategy 2030 might include:
Those operators in charge of vessels
For the last three years the NTSC has Territory Seafood Council (NTSC) • Improved dialogue and relationships and continuity of tenure for commercial
that require VMS must ensure the VMS
been seeking to understand its members, monitor member access and activities on Indigenous land;
unit is operating at all times. In
performance against 12 key indicators, circumstances where your VMS unit
satisfaction, identify areas for • Inclusion and increased participation of Indigenous people and/or
including areas such as NTSC’s improvement and inform the NTSC corporations in the seafood industry;
needs to be switched off, for any period
engagement, value, strategic priorities Strategic Plan 2018-2023. Direct • An industry regarded for its sustainability and forward thinking approaches;
of time, you must lodge an application
and credibility. Importantly this aids feedback from NTSC members and
with the Australian Fisheries
our understanding of our performance Management Authority (AFMA) for
improves transparency, relevance and • An industry that provides stability and confidence to the people employed and
from a stakeholder perspective to aid value for the NT professional fishing invested in it.
approval.
delivery of improvements of NTSC in industry.
line with the NTSC Strategic Plan 2018 Vessels that have an AMFA approved To achieve the growth that is possible within the NT seafood industry, significant
-2023. Last year’s Membership Survey report investment and commitment is required to build capacity and aid adaptation and
Temporary Switch Off (TSO) notice
highlighted ‘workforce’ as the top third adoption of new approaches, technologies, relationships and participation
must not go fishing unless their TSO
An online survey will be open for the business challenge faced by Members, approaches. Importantly new capacity and development is needed across both
has been cancelled by AFMA or has
next six weeks, closing on 13 May with the issues relating to workforce industry and the NT Fisheries Division.
lapsed, and the VMS unit is operational
2022. Take 10 minutes today to that included ‘lack of crew’, ‘recruiting
and polling.
provide your feedback by clicking the into the industry’ and ‘lack of Further consultation is required with the NT seafood industry to understand the
link below. experienced crew’. actions and key priorities that will sit under each of the strategic priority areas
Click here for a copy of the TSO
application form. (growth; protect; adapt and innovate; and engage). It is also noted that the
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Stakehol- NTSC members have been emailed an Department is progressing other key projects focussed on identifying growth
der22 invitation to complete this year’s Annual opportunities within the seafood industry. It is an exciting time to develop a shared
Membership Survey. The survey will pathway forward for the industry.
To read last year’s survey report, visit be closing on 8 April 2022, please take
ntsc.com.au five minutes today to have your say.
NTSC NEWS 10 Visit NTSC website to view the five NTSC NEWS 11
previous Membership survey reports.
NT DAMA
NT worker The second version of the Northern
attraction campaign Territory (NT) Designated Migration
Area Agreement (DAMA) was released
in March 2022 announcing seven
Local businesses are getting a leg up platforms such as Seek, CareerOne new additional occupations to aid NT
from the Territory Government to fill or Indeed employers to fill positions across 124
critical worker shortages with the lau- • Downloading the industry toolkit occupations.
nch of a new Global Worker Attraction and raising awareness about oppor-
Campaign and round two of the Work tunities for moving to the Territory NT DAMA is an employer-sponsored
Stay Play incentive. for work visa program, in which NT employers
• Sharing your job on social media can use the program to sponsor
The Territory Government announced using #movetotheTerritory overseas workers for positions they are
its $12.8 million workforce package in unable to fill with local workers.
February, to help fill critical skill shorta- Access the downloadable files at:
ges in sectors such as automotive, industry.nt.gov.au/worker-attraction- The updates to the NT DAMA increase
hospitality, education, aged care and -toolkit the number of eligible occupations
disability services, health, construction, and provide additional concessions to
manufacturing as well as veterinary View the Northern Territory Global standard visa eligibility.
services. Worker Attraction Campaign at:
theterritory.com.au New occupations of interest to the
The campaign kicked off on 24 March seafood industry include aquaculture
2022 and calls on skilled and semi- A second round of the Work Stay Play supervisor, aquaculture worker and
-skilled workers, who are looking for a incentive will commence on 2 May, seafood processor workers. Which
change to #movetotheTerritory. where businesses can apply for a builds on the occupations already within
one-off payment of $1,000 for each the first NT DAMA agreement such as
Territory businesses can get involved employee, for a maximum of 20 new deck hand, diver, fishing hand, ship’s
by: workers. For further information visit master, master fisher, forklift drivers
www.nt.gov.au/work-stay-play and more.
• Loading your jobs onto recruitment
For further information contact
Migration NT via phone 08 8999 5264
or email migration@nt.gov.au or visit
industry.nt.gov.au/migration-
for-business/northern-territory-
designated-area-migration-
agreement
Approved operator
status
In the Northern Territory, it is a require-
ment under the Fisheries Act 1988 that
to operate a commercial fishing vessel
a licensee is required to appoint an
Approved Operator (AO). It is
recommended licensees appoint an
AO for a full licensing year (1 July to 30
June). Those appointing AOs need to
ensure the AOs card is valid and
includes the specific fishery (to which
they are to be appointed) on the card.
Those renewing their AO status in 2022
are encouraged to do so with plenty of
time, as Police checks are now taking
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Federal budget 2022-23 Financial Fitness workshops
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood
assisting industry open new doors
industry, has welcomed the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
KPMG delivered two workshops for and implementation of their growth surround accessing money and any
“There are a number of measures in this budget which will directly and indirectly support Austra- NTSC members during February and strategy. impacts that this can have for their
lia’s commercial seafood producers,” SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta said. March this year to aid seafood business in the future.
businesses in their understanding of Leon provided his perspective on the
“SIA is supportive of measures announced to support small businesses, biosecurity, modernise key elements affecting their cash flow journey from commencement as a Participants heard from Katrina
manufacturing, safeguard the Great Barrier Reef, and to support mental health early intervention and strategy. sheep and wheat farmer in 1977, prior Hancock and Derek Campbell who are
and services. We hope the significant commitment made to mental health funding includes the to constructing his own oyster farm both in the KPMG Darwin team, about
continuation and expansion of the seafood industry’s successful mental health pilot program, The first workshop focused on growth business in 1988. Spending over 22 company structures, tax and minimising
which is soon concluding in our three industry-identified focus communities. and strategy for success within the years as an Oyster Farm owner and your risks.
seafood industry. Participants heard manager Leon’s major advancement
The Morrison Government has committed to continue working closely with Seafood Industry from two speakers Richard Cooper, was overhauling the oyster racks to a With the one on one program finishing
Australia to ensure the Australian seafood industry remains prosperous, and is ready to face the KPMG and Leon Stott, from Oyster system which he co-designed, along soon this will be the last chance to
opportunities and any challenges that await us in the future. Consulting Services. with lessons he has learnt along the register your business, click here to
way and the formulation of the strategy register.
Richard, a family business specialist for success.
Employers and employees Fuel excise Regional Australia development with industry experience provided This project is supported by the
looking to upskill plan insight and experiences on how he has The second workshop covered the Department of Industry, Tourism and
• In an effort to bring down petrol helped small businesses in the seafood ways businesses owners can get mo- Trade through funding from the Jobs
• Small businesses will have access prices, the government is cutting • Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce industry to succeed in the development ney out of their entity and the traps that First Plan.
to a bonus 20 per cent deduction for the fuel excise — the flat tax levied has announced $7.1 billion over 11
the cost of external training on each litre of fuel — in half. years for a new ‘Energy Security
courses delivered to their • The cut will last for the next six and Regional Development Plan’.
employees by providers registered months and will save motorists 22 • There’s also $2 billion for a new
in Australia. The Skills and Training cents a litre when they fill up. “Regional Accelerator Program”,
Boost is estimated to provide $550 which brings together existing
million in tax relief for small Environment schemes designed to improve skills,
businesses. education, exports and supply
• • $100 million over three years for a chains in the regions.
Ag 2030 fund to support community-driven • There’s also an $1.3 billion injection
action to help restore the to improve mobile phone coverage
• The Budget allocates an additional environment. and internet in regional/rural areas.
$135.6m over 5 years to support • The government will give $26.8
the $100 billion target by 2030. Key million over five years, so just over Small businesses
measures include: $5 million a year, for the
• $61.6m for biosecurity management and protection of • Small businesses, with aggrega-
infrastructure Commonwealth National parks. ted annual turnover less than $50
• $20.1m for on-farm biosecurity million, will be able to deduct a
• $20m for pest and weed Carbon credits bonus 20 per cent of the cost of
reduction business expenses and depre-
• $15.4m for agricultural shows There’s a tax break on the way for ciating assets that support digital
and field days those in agriculture who make money uptake.
• $12m for trade events by selling carbon credits. The change • Small businesses who invest $100
• $6.6m for the AgMove program means carbon farming income can be in skills and technology training
• 114.6m over 5 years for forestry treated like other primary production for employees will be eligible for a
and fishing sustainability. income for tax purposes. $120 tax deduction.
•
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Locals supporting locals
In the lead up to Easter, one of the busiest times of year for the seafood industry, fishers and retailers
will work even harder to meet the increased demand from locals who want high quality and delicious
Territory seafood.
We encourage Territorians to actively ask for local and chose to buy NT labelled seafood.
Show your support for the NT seafood industry and keep local people in employment!
At Support NT Caught venues you will see NT seafood labelled on menu’s and be able to
buy a range of Northern Territory harvested seafood.
For more venues and retail outlets visit Where to buy?
Austop Fisheries
Frying Nemo Fish & Chippery
Benchmark Seafood Pty Ltd
Cool Spot
Darwin Fish Market
Hanuman
Mr Barra
Phat Mango
Saffrron Restaurant
Snapper Rocks Bar & Kitchen
The Fannie Bay Cool Spot
The Foreshore Restaurant & Café
Taroona Pty Ltd
EVENT DATE TIME VENUE
Demersal Fishermans Association 5 April 2022 0900 Video Conferencing,
Annual General Meeting and NTSC Conference Room
General Meeting
Trader /Processing Licensee 7 April 2022 1400 Video Conferencing,
Committee NTSC Conference Room
Annual General Meeting
Aquaculture Licensee Committee 8 April 2022 0900 Video Conferencing,
Annual General Meeting NTSC Conference Room
Timor Reef Committee 8 April 2022 1400 Video Conferencing,
Annual General Meeting and NTSC Conference Room
General Meeting
Spanish Mackerel Fishery 21 April 2022 0900 Video Conferencing
Management Advisory Group
Meeting
AICD NTSC Board Training 17 May 2022 0900 Darwin Innovation Hub, Smith
Strategy/Risk and Finances Street Mall, Darwin
NTSC Board Meeting 18 May 2022 0900 Darwin
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