Limestone Coast Fishermen’s Co-operative

Issue

• South Rock Lobster fishermen wanted to take ownership of their business over large fishing industries.

Solution

• Planning, business viability and feasibility study for establishing a fishing co-operative.
• A strong focus on membership engagement, changes to governance and developing modern rules.
• Assistance to set up the co-operative structure.

Outcome

• Development of Limestone Coast Fishermen’s Co-Operative.
• The co-op is set-up to export overseas and has secured a partnership with Australia’s largest rock lobster exporter.