Sydney Fish Market takes its role as the primary conduit between seafood producers and consumers in New South Wales seriously. We support both the industry and the Australian public on important issues that impact the supply of, and demand for, seafood.

We do this by promoting and participating in informed debate on a range of issues which impact the health and sustainability of marine environments, and therefore seafood supply.

You can explore our various industry submissions below.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to NSW DPI's consultation with regard to Total Allowable Catch (TAC) determinations for a range of species in the Ocean Trap & Line, Ocean Hauling, Estuary General and Abalone fisheries for the new fishing period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to the  Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's enquiry about offshore renewable energy infrastructure and its potential impact on local fisheries.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to respond to the NSW Government's discussion paper regarding the shaping of policy for the arts and cultural sector.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to support Seafood Industry Australia's submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's IUU fishing discussion paper.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to the  Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's enquiry about offshore renewable energy infrastructurea and its potential impact on local fisheries.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to discussions about Country of Origin Labelling for seafood in hospitality.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture's inquiry into food security in Australia.

 

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to Transport NSW's inquiry into Proposed Western Distributor Road Network Improvements.

 

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to submit to the Sydney Metro West State Significant Precinct Study of rail infrastructure, stations, precincts and operations.

As Australia’s home of seafood and a cornerstone of the seafood industry in Australia, SFM welcomed the opportunity to submit to this inquiry into Food Production and Supply by the Legislative Assembly's Committee on Environment and Planning.

As Australia’s home of seafood and a cornerstone of the seafood industry in Australia, SFM
welcomed the opportunity to submit to this inquiry into the Australian aquaculture sector by the 
House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee. 

Sydney Fish Market made a submission to the Senate Standing Comittees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport, regarding the Fisheries Quota System. In this submission, SFM provided perspective on the current quota system as an industry leader and representative.

Sydney Fish Market made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources' Evaluation of Country of Origin Labelling for Food. SFM's submission strongly supports mandatory Country of Origin Labelling for all food products, including in the food service sector.

In September 2016, Sydney Fish Market contributed a submission in response to the green paper on Fisheries Management Reform in Queensland.

Sydney Fish Market welcomed the opportunity to provide input into the inquiry into Productivity Commission inquiry into on Commonwealth, state and territory regulation of wild capture marine fisheries.

Sydney Fish Market and its onsite retailers adhere to the Fish Names Standard and strongly support the prospect of country of origin labelling of seafood extending to food service.  Sydney Fish Market therefore welcomed this opportunity to provide input into the inquiry into the current requirements for labelling of seafood and seafood products.

On Thursday 29 May 2014, Sydney Fish Market made a formal submission to the Commercial Fisheries Reform. The submission was developed in consultation with various Commercial Fishing working groups.