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Friday, April 25, 2008
Print This Page Rising Dollar Hits Seafood Exports
VICTORIA - The major outlet for Gippsland’s seafood harvesters, the Lakes Entrance Fishermen's Co-op has had to suspend its export operations because of the rise of the Australian dollar.
The co-operative has not had to stop export to Asia of wild harvest seafood since 1968. Dale Sumner, co-op manager, stated that with Australian the dollar currently around 94 US cents, there would need to be a devaluation back to 75 cents to make its seafood exports viable.
He also noted that rising fuel prices were also exacerbating the issue.
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Source: Gippsland Aquaculture Industry Network
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