Year: 2026

In a pointed exchange at the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, Senator Susan McDonald pressed representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) about the biosecurity risks associated with imports from the Philippines affecting Australia’s banana industry. While highlighting…

 ABGC’s advocacy priorities for the next five years are now being shaped, helping guide the organisation’s future focus across advocacy, member services, and key industry initiatives. This member-only survey will play an important role in informing those industry initiatives. Stay tuned for more on this! We’re also pleased to announce that…

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is currently preparing its annual community event, Pasifika Celebration 2026, and banana growers are invited to sponsor the event.  Celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions and communities of the Pacific Islands at this exciting family-friendly event. Pasifika Celebration 2026 will showcase live music, cultural performances,…