Events

Industry Events

Queensland’s Seafood Industry events calendar includes key gatherings such as annual general meetings and bi-annual state awards recognising excellence across the sector. There are also National events that celebrate the diversity of our seafood industry around Australia.

Queensland Parliamentary Friends of Queensland Commercial Fishing Function

QSIA hosted a Queensland Parliamentary Friends of Queensland Commercial Fishing on the River Terrace at Parliament House.

The event allowed many MP's and staff, to talk with fishers and suppliers in a relaxed environment, while show casing Queensland's superb wild caught seafood (Tiger and Eastern King Prawns, Bugs, Spanner Crab and Flat Head).

We would like to thank Stephen Bennett MP and Nick Dametto MP for sponsoring the event. Additional thanks to Tony Perrett MP for his words of support for our industry and the many MP's who dropped in.

Location: Brisbane
Date: 28 August 2025

Parliamentary Friends of The Australian Seafood Industry, Canberra

SIA hosts an annual Parliamentary Friends of The Australian Seafood Industry event at Australian Parliament House in Canberra, championing the interests of the Australian seafood industry.

The strong attendance of SIA members and politicians illustrates the collective recognition of the seafood industry’s importance to Australia’s economy, employment, and its irreplaceable role in our cultural heritage.

The menu is an array of Great Australian Seafood donated by SIA members.

Location: Canberra
Date: 27 August 2025

Industry Awards

The state and national awards honour outstanding achievements across the industry by recognising individuals, businesses, partnerships, and organisations that have made meaningful contributions to a sustainable and profitable Australian seafood industry.

State Awards

Hosted by QSMA bi-annually in March.
Nominate a Queensland Seafood Business into one of the many categories.

The winner from each category
enters into the National Awards, held at Seafood Directions.

National Awards

Hosted by Seafood Industry Australia bi-annually at the Seafood Directions Conference.

Location rotates beween states.
July 2026 in Sydney, NSW. To coincide with the grand opening of the new Sydney Fish Market building.

Seafood Festivals & Promotional Events

Queensland Boasts a vibrant array of seafood festivals celebrating the state's rich maritime heritage and bountiful produce. Below is a curated list of prominent seafood festivals across the state, complete with their official websites for more information. If you think we're missing an event, please reach out and we can add it to the list!