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Year: 2022

News & Media
2 February 2022

Growcom webinar series – Business continuity planning in the face of COVID-19

Business continuity planning webinarsGrowcom Australia has released a three-part webinar series focussing on business continuity planning in the face of COVID-19. Supported by Queensland Agriculture, the series discussed a range of vexing issues.The links to the webinars (published on YouTube) are as follows:Webinar 1, January…
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Media Releases
2 February 2022

Update on facemask mandate in packing sheds – Queensland Health advice

The ABGC sought formal advice from Queensland Health regarding the application of the facemask mandate in packing sheds, in particular, concerns raised by some growers about the risk of workers overheating.  The following is part of a response provided by Queensland Health of 21 January, 2022:…
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News & Media
1 February 2022

Discussion Paper – Panama TR4 Program Transition

In December 2021, the ABGC published a Discussion Paper for the Panama TR4 Program transition to industry management.  The Paper explored how the ABGC will be making decisions that will change the size, structure, and priorities of the current Program to continue protecting the industry…
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Media Releases
31 January 2022

QUT research could end global banana threat

24th January 2022   (A joint media statement released by QUT and Hort Innovation)   QUT and Hort Innovation have launched a $9.8 million research project to develop Cavendish and Goldfinger bananas that are resistant to Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a deadly disease that…
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Growers' e-Bulletin
24 January 2022

Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 January, 2022

22 January, 2022ContentFacemasks in packing sheds – Queensland Health adviceCOVID-19 WebinarFeral pig baiting program restartsWeekly Wholesale Market Price ReportAgChemical updateHort Innovation to roll out new Australian Bananas advertising  Facemasks in packing sheds – Queensland Health adviceThe ABGC sought formal advice from Queensland Health regarding the…
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Growers' e-Bulletin
14 January 2022

Growers’ e-bulletin – 14 January, 2022

14 January, 2022ContentNotification process for employers of critical workersABGC Job Opportunity Notification process for employers of critical workersA notification process has been developed for employers of critical workers who can can resume work while classified as close contacts, subject to strict health criteria.Front line workers in…
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Growers' e-Bulletin
10 January 2022

Growers’ e-bulletin – 10 January, 2022

 10 January, 2022 Rule change to ensure critical work goes aheadLatest COVID-19 updates  Federal Opposition Leader tours FNQ Rule change to ensure critical work goes aheadThe Queensland Government has announced that critical workers will be able to provide essential services while they are classified close…
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