Dr
David Smith– Chairperson:
David was appointed to Council in May 2005 having previously
served as the DPI Secretary's nominee to the Research Committee.
David has more than 10 years experience in senior management,
including terms as Director MAFRI and Research Director PIRVic.
His management roles have been supported by 20 years experience
in fisheries biology, assessment and fisheries management. In
March 2005, David joined CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
in Hobart as a Research Theme Leader.
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Dr
Peter Appleford:
Peter has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours from the
University of Melbourne and a Doctorate degree from James Cook
University (JCU). Whilst at JCU, Peter lectured and researched Zoology, Marine Biology, Aquaculture and
Physiology.
Peter has held the positions of Aquaculture Planning Officer
with the Victorian Department of Natural Resources &
Environment and Director, Policy and Business Management with
the Victorian Department of Primary Industries.
In late 2004 Peter was appointed Executive Director Fisheries
Victoria. In this position he is responsible for
administering the Victorian Fisheries Act 1995 which
includes commercial, recreational, aquaculture and fishery habitat issues
for both marine and fresh waters. This role also incorporates
the responsibility for field service delivery, providing an
integrated fisheries division.
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Dr
Bronwyn Burton:
Bronwyn joined Council in 2001. She has a PhD in Marine Ecology
a BSc (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and is currently
working for the
Environment Protection Authority. Bronwyn is affiliated with the
Australian
Marine Sciences Association, Australian Marine Conservation Society,
Victorian National Parks Association and also hosts a show - 'Radio
Marinara', on 3RRR Community Radio station. Bronwyn received a
Centenary Medal for her service to the environment.
Dr
Paul McShane:
Paul McShane is principal
of Global Marine Resource Management Pty Ltd, an international
consultancy company specialising in ecological sustainable
development of marine resources. Paul holds post graduate
degrees in science and business and is a fellow of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has held senior
management positions in marine research agencies in various
states of Australia and in New Zealand. Most recently, he was
Vice President (International and Development) and Professor of
Marine Science at the Australian Maritime College. Paul is also
a Director of FRDC, a Director (Environment) of the Seafood
Council (SA), and a senior advisor (and former Director) for
AMSAT Ltd.
Mr
Peter Rankin:
Peter has been a member of Council since inception and has
20 years experience in marine aquaculture, specialising in shellfish
and finfish production. Peter has a B.Sc (Hons) from Monash University
and is currently the Managing Director of Ocean Wave Seafoods
P/L. Peter has served on the Australian Federation of Shellfish
Farmers, the Victorian Aquaculture Industry Regulatory Reform
Task Force and the National Task Force on the Importation of Fish
and Fish Products. Peter is currently a member of the Geelong Seafood Industry
Taskforce.
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Mr Walter Saunders:
Walter is of the Dhauwurd-Wurrung language group of the
Gournditch-mara. His traditional country includes the southwest
of Victoria, the southeast of South Australia and 25 miles to
sea. Walter is the inaugural incumbent Koori Court Office at
Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton Magistrates' Court.
Walter has been involved at the local, state and national levels
for the improvement of rights of indigenous Australians for over
25 years. He has an intimate knowledge of the aspirations of
indigenous people with regard to fishing and environmental
research and how this relates to indigenous community
development in Victoria.
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Ms
Lyn Warn:
Lyn was appointed to Council in June 2001 and has a strong commitment
to the future of the fishing industry in Victoria and nationally.
She has received a Centenary Medal for service to the commercial
fishing industry of Victoria. Since 1995 Lyn has been a Director
of Seafood Industry Victoria (the peak industry body for the
commercial fishing industry) where she has also served as Chair. Lyn and her husband
established and own a processing plant in Queenscliff and were
among the first processors to establish a live export market for
abalone. Over the past 25 years Lyn has gained experience in all
aspects of fish processing management, marketing, exporting, food safety,
OH&S and business administration.
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