Membership of the Association is voluntary. The rate is set by fee of $250 (plus GST) per hectare for growers capped at a maximum amount payable so as not to disadvantage the larger farms.
Associate Membership $660.00 (incl of GST) per annum.
Affiliate Membership $220.00 (incl of GST) per annum.
The Association has the very strong support of the industry at all levels with very close to 100 per cent coverage of growers across Australia. These facts, combined with the economic potential of the industry ensure that APFA has a strong voice at all levels of government.
An Executive Board monitor the annual activities of the Association and meet face to face 4 times per year. The current President Is Nick Moore – General Manager of Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture.
Research for the Association is guided by a dedicated group of farm personnel who cover the cross section of the farming industry. The committee currently consists of 8 vibrant young members who guide research for the development of the industry.
The Association recently employed a Project Manager – Wil Conn whose role is to develop a Skills Formation Strategy for Queensland Aquaculture. This position is for a two year tenure and Wil is working hard with the aquaculture industry to ensure that the skilling mechanisms are in place for the remote regional areas that most of Queensland aquaculture industry operates in.
