The Industry

Boasting a staggering 25% of global production the Tasmanian Abalone Fishery forms the basis of one of Tasmania's most important domestic and export industries which has, under the careful management of the Tasmanian Abalone Council (TAC), progressed from strength to strength.

Protection and promotion.
Devised and established in 1994 as a means to protect and promote all facets of the industry, the Tasmania Abalone Council (TAC) is committed to furthering the interests of all trades, businesses and professions connected with, interested in or affected by any aspect of abalone fisheries in Tasmania. As the united voice of one of Tasmania's premium and indeed most valuable industries the Tasmanian Abalone Council represents and articulates the views and needs of all stakeholders and allied interests alike.

The TAC is a comprehensive, wide-researching and multi-faceted organisation which involves itself on all levels with research and development, trade and trade relations, law reform and government liaison.The TAC has significant input into Government policy regarding the management of the abalone industry via the ABFAC (the Abalone Fisheries Advisory Committee) providing informed advice directly to the Sea Fisheries Minister in all relevant matters. Via the Abalone Research Advisory Group (ABRAG) the TAC also has direct input into setting abalone research priorities.

The creation of three sub-councils in 1996 to operate under the single umbrella of the TAC, has ensured separate forums exist for either diver specific, processor specific or quotaholder specific issues to be addressed. This has provided a means for the individual sub-groups to discuss issues specifically relevant to them. The establishment of a joint office with the Tasmania Apple and Pear Growers Association in 1995 has further provided the Council and its many and varied members with a strong central contact point and ensured also a base from which to conduct business in a friendly, professional and efficient manner.