About Tuna Australia

Formed in 2016, Tuna Australia represents statutory fishing right owners, holders, fish processors and sellers, and associate members of the Eastern and Western tuna and billfish fisheries of Australia.

It has a seven-member board, Chair and CEO who meet up to 4 times per year.

The goal of Tuna Australia is to plan, invest and manage the association to improve representation of the fishery.

The objectives are:

  • To ensure ecological sustainable development of the industry;
  • To improve resource access and property rights;
  • To improve profitability;
  • To extend and market industry practices to stakeholders and the general public;
  • To enhance market opportunity; and
  • To improve safety and workforce development.
  • Advance, promote and represent the industry’s views in dealings with governments of state and commonwealth, media, corporations and organisations, and all persons nationally and internationally.
Deckhand at work
Wild tuna swimming in the ocean.
Tuna being unloaded.
Processing of fresh tuna
Close up of delicious tuna meal

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Key facts

Stewards of the sea Our members: Guardians of the fishery There are 33 active Tuna Australia member longline boats, spending thousands of days at sea each year catching premium-quality fish Our fishers are stewards of the ocean. They…

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Fish species

  Our members target six key fish species, using responsible practices to maintain healthy fish stocks and ensure fish is available for generations to come.

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Fisheries

  Our members operate in three fisheries, using responsible practices to maintain healthy and sustainable fish stocks and ensure fish is available for generations to come. Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Southern Bluefin…

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