Queensland Oyster Growers Association

The confusion continues

Just to keep you all up to date with the latest issue. Some of us have purchased oyster areas from different people and as a result we have more than

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Locally grown Moreton Bay Rock Oysters at the G20

I am pleased to see the locally grown oysters, served to the worlds leaders where correctly named Moreton Bay Rock Oysters and not Sydney Rock Oysters. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/g20-menu-offers-nations-finest-for-worlds-leaders-20141115-11ndbw.html

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Only in America ……(unfortunatley )

http://www.boston.com/business/news/2014/10/23/judge-orders-joe-lobster-mart-close-over-stolen-oysters/7ogpILbwjQXq9HsHChHsoN/story.html Interesting to note it was the Department of Public Health that closed the processor down and achieved a 2 year  jail sentence for the thief. Wouldn’t it be nice

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A warning about theft this season

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-23/oyster-theft-black-market/5835968 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/10/27/4115299.htm Higher prices and high demand will no doubt result in an increase in theft for us as well. Remember to keep an eye on your neighbors lease and

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Recreational Use Certificate

My Recreational Use Certificate arrived today, I just filled out the form mentioned below and sent it in. I suggest anyone who has not sent theirs in should do so

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More confusion re Licences

Growers who started oystering after 1st July 2013 will need a coxswains/certificate of competency. You will need time on a commercial vessel or time on a recreational vessel. You simply

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Ship to Shore

Maritime 2014: Ship to Shore is the inaugural national shipping and domestic commercial vessel conference is to be held in Melbourne from 10 – 12 November 2014. What’s in it

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