CONTENTS
68 3 4 6 8 EDITORIAL NEWS A look at what's happening in the industry
HATCHERY REWARDS BEAT SHORT-TERM RETURNS Hinterland farmer spawns a mix of species
PEST MAY PROVE A SOURCE OF PLENTY Universities have several projects to commercialise undaria
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10 OCEAN LAW: Aquaculture over the horizon EEZ Bill takes a different approach to legislation
11 HAS THE IMPACTED ON SEAFOOD SAFETY? Broken ship heightens food safety risks
12 ACROSS THE DITCH: The price is right? Asian supermarket suppliers cut out Aussie farmers
A RISK TO
13 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNTANT Accountants are a key member of your business team
SEAFOOD SAFETY
MAKE YOUR ACCOUNTANT WORK FOR YOU
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EDITOR: Keith Ingram
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