September, 2025 | Australian Banana Growers

Thank you for attending the banana industry imports meeting

Thank you for joining the Australian Banana Growers’ Council for the industry imports meeting.We’re stronger together, and it’s clear from the number of people who made time to take part, either in person or online, that we’re ready for this fight. At ABGC, this work…

Banana Imports Meeting: A Strong Voice Through ABGC

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Banana industry imports meeting

Wednesday 24 September | 3.30pm | Innisfail and online The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has announced a review of quarantine arrangements following a formal request from the Philippines to allow fresh banana imports into Australia.  The Australian Banana Growers’ Council strongly opposes…

DAFF Review into Potential Banana Imports from the Philippines

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Overview

The Federal Government (DAFF) has announced a review of quarantine arrangements to allow fresh banana imports from the Philippines. The ABGC strongly opposes this proposal. Key Risks  Australia is one of the few countries free from the most problematic banana diseases – this disease-free status…

Keep bananas local: growers label imports ‘risky and unnecessary’

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has rejected calls to import fruit from the Philippines, saying the imports are unnecessary and would create serious risk for the Australian industry. The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today announced a review of quarantine arrangements…