State Government Agency

http://www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/home.asp

Bega Valley Shire is a local government area located on the south-eastern coastline of New South Wales, Australia

http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/

The City of Shoalhaven is a local government area in the south-eastern coastal region of New South Wales, Australia

http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/7-home-page.asp

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is a local government area in the mid north coast region of New South Wales, Australia

http://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au

Hornsby Shire is a local government area in the northern region of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Hornsby Shire Council has the special responsibility to conserve the unique character of this beautiful area while meeting the needs of residents today and in years to come. The challenge is to maintain a careful balance between the pressure of development and conserving the natural features of our Bushland Shire, combining heritage and innovation for a sustainable future.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/

The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) is a separate office within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. OEH was formed on 4 April 2011 and works to protect and conserve the NSW environment, including the natural environment, Aboriginal country, culture and heritage and our built heritage, and manages NSW national parks and reserves. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) became a separate statutory authority on 29 February 2012. The EPA is responsible for environmental regulation and associated activities throughout NSW

http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/

The NSW Food Authority is the government organisation that helps ensure food in NSW is safe and correctly labelled.

In relation to oyster farming, the NSW Food Authority manages the Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/industry/industry-sector-requirements/shellfish/)