Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said a co-ordinated regional development approach was highlighted as an immediate priority and called for shared resources and focus across regions and State Government departments.<\/p>\n
“The collaboration to deliver the inaugural aquaculture forum – led by the regional development commissions, the Department of Fisheries and the Aquaculture Council of Western Australia – is a great example of the success of this approach,” Mr Redman said.<\/p>\n
“The State’s regions share many of the hurdles that must be overcome to realise the industry’s potential. Sharing research, knowledge and resources will place regional WA in a strong position to develop a globally competitive and sustainable aquaculture sector.”<\/p>\n
Fisheries Minister Joe Francis said the key focus areas identified included red tape reduction, research and development, identifying new aquaculture zones and promoting the industry’s investment potential.<\/p>\n
“Aquaculture is a developing industry in WA and has the potential to play a major role in creating new jobs and driving economic growth. However, we must develop the sector in a strategic and focused way in strong collaboration with industry,” Mr Francis said.<\/p>\n
At the forum, the aquaculture industry also called for an industry-led advisory group to be established to take ownership of the industry’s expansion and growth over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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