OYSTERS TASMANIA

Oysters Tasmania is the peak body for Tasmanian bivalve shellfish growers and hatcheries.  

Oysters Tasmania’s primary objective — as set out in our strategic plan -- is to grow a sustainably profitable, innovative and robust industry, populated by high quality people, grounded in the provenance of Tasmania. 
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Oysters Tasmania’s constitution establishes us as a not-for-profit advocacy and research body.  We are registered as an Australian public company limited by guarantee and as a charity.   

Oysters Tasmania is funded primarily by an industry levy.  Our latest annual financial statements are viewable here.  

Oysters Tasmania is overseen by a board of directors. The current directors are Andrew Gregson (Independent Chair), Josh Poke (Vice Chair)(alternate: Cameron Hall), ​ Ben Cameron, Ellen Duke, Ian Duthie, Sam Hauser, Tim Pauly (alternate: Matt Cunningham), and Alex Doll. 

Duncan Spender is Oysters Tasmania’s Chief Executive Officer. 
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Oysters Tasmania is a member of Seafood Industry Tasmania, Oysters Australia, and through them, Seafood Industry Australia. Oysters Tasmania is a joint owner of Australian Seafood Industries, a company specialising in Pacific oyster selective breeding.​

Duncan Spender

Chief Executive Officer

Bob Milne

Industry Development OFficer

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