Australia deserves accurate seafood labelling

The issue

Australians love seafood, but few realise where their seafood is from, how it was caught, and exactly what species they're eating. Over 70% of seafood sold in Australia is imported, some from places that don't uphold the same stringent environmental and ethical standards we demand in our own waters. A voluntary system of labelling has failed. It has allowed ready-to-eat seafood (that sold in restaurants, takeaways, cafes and pubs) to be sold under mysterious names such as 'fish' or 'flake' and while most of us assume we're eating local, most of the time we're not. Legislative change can bring about a cultural shift that voluntary labelling hasn't, which would be good for the consumer, good for the environment, and good for those in the business of responsible fishing. We the signatories of this petition ask the Australian Parliament to amend legislation to mandate the use of proper fish names, and country of origin for all seafood sold in Australia.

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The issue

Australians love seafood, but few realise where their seafood is from, how it was caught, and exactly what species they're eating. Over 70% of seafood sold in Australia is imported, some from places that don't uphold the same stringent environmental and ethical standards we demand in our own waters. A voluntary system of labelling has failed. It has allowed ready-to-eat seafood (that sold in restaurants, takeaways, cafes and pubs) to be sold under mysterious names such as 'fish' or 'flake' and while most of us assume we're eating local, most of the time we're not. Legislative change can bring about a cultural shift that voluntary labelling hasn't, which would be good for the consumer, good for the environment, and good for those in the business of responsible fishing. We the signatories of this petition ask the Australian Parliament to amend legislation to mandate the use of proper fish names, and country of origin for all seafood sold in Australia.

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The Decision Makers

Nick Xenophon
Independent Senator for South Australia, Leader of Nick Xenophon Team
Responded
If re-elected I will reintroduce legislation requiring country-of-origin labelling at the point if consumption for seafood. This common-sense return will create jobs and be a big boost to the sector. When the major parties rejected my Bill in 2015 they gave seafood consumers the fish finger - here's a chance for voters to return the 'favour'. VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/Sen.Nick.Xenophon/videos/1720118734871664/
Nick Xenophon
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Petition created on 20 August 2015