QSIA Podcasts

Commercial fishers take a stand in Mackay today to protest the introduction of VMS across the Queensland commercial fishing fleet - an overview of today's events provided by by Kelly Morgan, QSIA Secretary.

Discussion with Dr Mark Deady, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales regarding mental health and stress.

Rural & Remote Mental Health are researching the similarities and differences between various sectors working remotely. The research will look to tailor their findings to help the seafood address the mental health issue.

Dr Bowers discusses mental health and stress from a preventative perspective.  Link to Rural & Remote Mental Health - RRMH

Discussion with Julian regarding work TSIC is undertaking in Tasmania regarding mental health and stress.

The valuing coastal fisheries research referred to by Tricia and undertaken by the University of Technology Sydney can be found here - Valuing Coastal Fisheries

Discussion of commercial fishing issues with the Professional Fisherman's Association of New South Wales.

 

Another great discussion around the issues raised in the Gippsland Lakes fiasco. Thanks to Barbara, Johnathon and Keith for their insights.

Barbara Konstas, CEO – Melbourne Seafood Centre, Johnathon Davey, Executive Director – Seafood Industry Victoria and Keith Harris, President – Queensland Seafood Industry Association discuss the Victorian Labor Party's moves to remove commercial fishing from the Gippsland Lakes.

Kelly Morgan, QSIA Secretary and seafood retailer owner provides another post-harvest perspective on VMS.

David Caracciolo, QSIA Director, retailer, wholesaler and commercial fisher license owner provides a candid assessment of VMS.