2025 Sponsors

FRDC takes a leading role in planning and investment in fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) to support the ongoing sustainability of our aquatic sectors and ecosystems.

As a statutory corporation under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (the PIRD Act), we are responsible to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and we are a co-funded partnership between the Australian Government and fisheries and aquaculture. 

We plan, invest in and manage RD&E for fishing and aquaculture and the wider community, and we encourage adoption of the resulting knowledge and innovation for impact. We coordinate government and industry investment and work with stakeholders to establish and address their RD&E priorities.

FRDC has a significant responsibility to ensure research is undertaken to assist in the management of fisheries and aquaculture resources for their ongoing sustainability. This means funding is directed to research that has a benefit for Indigenous, commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture while also delivering a public benefit to the Australian community.

On behalf of the Australian Government, FRDC is delighted to support the Trans-Tasman Rock Lobster Conference 2025 in Melbourne.