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The Fishermens Portal Inc.
!The largest commercial fishing representative body in Queensland!
Chair: That’s Wild!: Robert Pender 0427 373 844 fishermensportal@gmail.com
Treasurer: Net: Dane King 0400 644 692 kingdane2017@gmail.com
Director: Line: Chris Neill 0417 198 961 mtbeewahns2bigpond.com
Advisors:
Crab: Cris Atwell: 0438 758 444 kat72308@bigpond.net.au
Tech: Luke Lukaszewicz 0417 406 488 lukaslze@gmail.com
Shane Card: 0410 446 468 shane2712@hotmail.com
Mark Cook 0429 656 011 markcook.1@bigpond.com
Line: Tom Long: 0409 293 013 tomkatlinefish@bigpond.com
Line: George and Sue Davenport 0427 632 392 gsdavenport@conxx.com
Gulf: Scott and Terri Stevens: 0437 227 727 barrastar@gmail.com
Rocky Reef: Michael Thompson: 0417 650 711 mandsthompson3@bigpond.com
EC Trawl: David Leotta: 0439 533 289 davidleotta74@gmail.com
The Portal represents the interests of Queensland commercial fishermen. It was originally set up in early 2015 to improve connections between wider industry and Govt. But nowadays, it is more of an information sharing hub.
Our members are updated as information comes to hand. We believe that information is power and being a member of the Portal provides you with an opportunity to network with others who may be facing the same challenges or opportunities.
People who are new to the industry can find out about lots of things from Portal updates and from the regular
newsletter that any-one can subscribe to.
that’s wild!
In 2016 some members of the Portal decided to do more than just let their products sell themselves. They knew that consumers needed to be able to find seafood that was local, wild caught, wholesome and great to eat. Oils ain’t oils and so the answer was to design a logo that was the signature of consistent quality. And that’s how THAT’S WILD! came about.
THAT’S WILD! members pay a couple of hundred dollars each year that goes towards promoting their products through the Portal. If you see seafood with the label on it then you know that these guys have committed to producing healthy sustainable seafood. There is a code of conduct and a few rules, but basically if a fisherman is proud of his product and wants to be considered as a top shelf supplier, they will be displaying the THAT’S WILD! brand.
Seafood outlets get behind THAT’S WILD! as well. If you see the logo displayed in a shop, you know your looking at quality; the real deal and that you are going to take home a decent feed to enjoy.
It’s not something that many wholesalers have got behind. Some of them don’t like to see branding top shelf product because it makes it harder for them to move their seconds. Our memebrs definately support wholesalers who display the brand. If someone is critical of the THAT’S WILD! brand, just have a bit of a think about what the real reasons might be.
The Portal works collaboratively with other similar bodies where possible. It seeks unity but in a way that allows people to have a say.
The organisation is a huge supporter of the Green Shirts Movement. The GSM gives our members a real kick along and we partner with them in many projects, promoting both seafood and agriculture where ever we can. It’s amazing how many people don’t know how to tell a good fish from a bad one, if you have difficulty your self, just ask for THAT’S WILD!
So, if you have ever been disappointed in your seafood the reason is very likely because it was full of antibiotics and hormones, or that it came from where the health standards were low and quality control was poor. Look for the brand, give it another go and try THAT’S WILD! seafood, you’ll be glad you did.
Let us know how you go, contact details below:
Robert Pender
Chair: 0427373844
W: www.fishermensportal.com.au
TOMKAT LINEFISH KURRIMINE BEACH. Drop in and say hi. You can find out more details about this seafood outlet on the That's Wild! page.
