Australia’s fisheries diplomacy: about more than fish (Marcus Haward, Anthony Bergin, ASPI The Strategist)

Fisheries are significant renewable resources for Indian Ocean and Pacific Island countries. They underpin food supplies, maintain livelihoods and assist economic growth.

http://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-fisheries-diplomacy-about-more-than-fish/

Ocean economy is crucial to political and strategic relations (Anthony Bergin, Marcus Haward, ASPI)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop introduced the idea of the blue economy in 2014 at a Perth meeting of senior ministers and officials from Indian Ocean rim countries.

https://www.aspi.org.au/publications/opinion/ocean-economy-is-crucial-to-political-and-strategic-relations

Net worth: Australia's regional fisheries engagement (Marcus Haward, Anthony Bergin, ASPI)

This paper argues there’s a need for a whole-of-government approach to Australia’s external fisheries policy that recognises clear linkages between fisheries and foreign, trade, and strategic policy. Extending and complementing current stakeholder engagement practices is the key to this approach. Regional fishery management organisations (RFMOs) and arrangements allow Australia to promote a strong approach on sustainable and responsible fishing practices and develop regional instruments to protect our fish stocks and wider regional interests.

https://www.aspi.org.au/publications/net-worth