Buying local means supporting Territory jobs and industry, and there is no better time to buy local seafood than now, with Christmas and the New Year just around the corner.
Findings from new research by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation has found, the Territory’s commercial fishing and aquaculture operators inject $136 million dollars into the NT economy each year, creating 940 local jobs.
For every 100 jobs in the seafood industry, a further 57 are created elsewhere. And every $1 million produced by the seafood industry creates an extra $400,000 through related services, such as fuel, repairs and equipment.
The Territory’s high-quality fresh and tasty seafood products are due to the Territory’s well-managed fisheries, evident with the popularity of the local products.
In April this year the Territory Labor Government and NT Seafood Council combined to promote the ‘Support NT Caught’ message, with many restaurants and cafes using the slogan.
Since coming to office, the Territory Labor Government has strengthened Buy Local conditions to support local job creation.
This includes:
– The creation a Buy Local Industry Advocate;
– Standard NT Government contractual terms and conditions to incorporate the successful tenderer’s local benefit commitments.
– A robust contract management framework to improve NT Government and supplier relationships and contractual compliance.
Find out where to buy local on the Northern Territory Seafood Council website at: https://www.ntsc.com.au/
Quotes attributed to Treasurer Nicole Manison:
“The Territory Labor Government’s number one priority is creating local jobs. When you buy local this Christmas you support local jobs, strengthen our economy and help our community.
“The Territory’s commercial fishing sector injects $136 million into the NT economy each year.
“Permanent ongoing jobs are important for the Territory to succeed. The commercial fishing industry creates 940 each year which support Territorians and local business.”
Quotes attributed to Northern Territory Seafood Council, Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Winchester:
“Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for the seafood industry which sees NT fishers and retailers work even harder than usual to meet the demand for high quality and delicious Territory seafood. We are blessed with a wide variety of local seafood options in the Territory, which means there are options to fit your budget, just ask your local seafood retailer for suggestions.
“It is fantastic to see community support and preference for NT seafood growing, not just because NT seafood is so delicious, many people understand the value of supporting local businesses.”
