Effects of Imports on the Australian Atlantic Salmon Industry

Industry Commission Study

This study concluded with the completion of the report, Australian Atlantic Salmon: Effects of Import Competition, which was released on 7 January 1997.

About the Study

The Industry Commission carried out a study of the potential effects of fresh and frozen North American ‘wild caught’ Pacific salmon imports on the performance of the Australian farmed Atlantic salmon industry and the Australian economy.

In undertaking the study, the Commission specifically reported on:

• the potential effects of imports on Australian fresh and frozen salmon prices, as well as on investment, incomes and profits in the short and long term;
• the potential effects of imports on Tasmanian farmed Atlantic salmon regions, in particular employment, regional economic growth and other social impacts;
• whether there are any impediments to adjustment of the farmed Atlantic salmon industry, including the ability of the industry to diversify aquaculture operations;
• export market opportunities and impediments faced by the Australian farmed Atlantic salmon industry; and
• the scope of the Commonwealth, States and industry to improve the efficiency and international competitiveness of the Australian industry.