Mr. David Asher

Pomona Aquaculture's Principal David Asher is a highly experienced practical aquaculturalist having worked extensively with both finfish and redclaw crayfish.He has designed; constructed and managed both pond based and tank based (RAS) farming systems.

The Noosa farm is used by both Queensland and New South Wales TAFE as a training venue and has been used by the Queensland DPI as an example of industry best practice for a number of years.

David is an experienced teacher/industry trainer having taught aquaculture part-time for several years for both Queensland and New South Wales TAFE.

David is also an experienced business manager and has been involved in developing, administering and auditing ISO 9000 Series Quality Assurance Systems.

Principle: David AsherTelephone: +617 5485 0024Facsimile: +6175485 0104Email: pomonaqua@spiderweb.com.au

Commercial fishers and fishery related businesses in the wider Bundaberg region will now have greater access to assistance regarding the Australian Government's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) Structural Adjustment Package with QRAA's appointment of Mr David Asher as GBRMP Scheme Advisor for the coastal region between Mooloolaba and Gladstone.

As a Scheme Advisor solely dedicated to the GBRMP Package, David will be responsible for meeting with fishers, fishery related businesses and business advisors in the Bundaberg region to explain the financial assistance that is available as part of the Package and provide advice regarding the application process for the assistance.

QRAA Scheme Development and Analysis Manager, Michael Cain, welcomes David to the position and says that his appointment will be instrumental in allowing QRAA to provide improved service to the commercial fishers and fishery related businesses in David's area who have been adversely affected by the rezoning of the GBRMP.
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"David will be available to meet with applicants and their financial advisors in person to explain the assistance in detail and guide them through the application process.This will ensure that QRAA continues to provide a high level of regional service to the Queensland fishing industry," he said.

"We understand that these are trying times for the fishing industry and the appointment of David as GBRMP Scheme Advisor is one way that we are trying to make the application process as simple as possible for those who have been impacted by the rezoning."

"I strongly encourage all fishers, related businesses and advisors in the Bundaberg, Mooloolaba, Hervey Bay and Gladstone areas who are seeking information or assistance regarding the GBRMP Package to contact David as soon as possible so that he can arrange a time to meet and discuss their concerns and questions with him in person."

David brings a wealth of experience to his role at QRAA, having worked in seafood related industries for 9 years and holding related qualifications including a Diploma of the Seafood Industry, Certificate III in Tropical Aquaculture and Certificate IV in Training and Workplace Assessment.

David is also an experienced practical aquaculturalist and a skilled industry trainer who has taught for several years at both Queensland and New South Wales TAFE and conducted regular workshops for the University of the Sunshine Coast.
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Commercial fishers and related businesses in the Bundaberg region who are seeking assistance regarding the GBRMP Program are encouraged to contact David on Freecall 1800 623 946, mobile 0427 671 634 or email david.asher@qraa.qld.gov.au.