Category: CEO Member Update

Members have raised concerns about absconding workers and illegal labour hire services. Growers are encouraged to report concerns with as much detail as possible. Border Watch 1800 009 623 https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/borderwatch Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit 1300 576 088 general contact number – call with enquiries…

An update was given on ABGC projects and activities for 2023.Two new ABGC Directors were elected at the 2023 AGM:Gary Fattore (QLD)James Howe (QLD)Thank you to outgoing directors Paul Inderbitzin (QLD) and Ben Franklin (QLD) for their valuable contributions to the Board and the industry…

The ACCC presented to the ABGC Board on the Horticulture Code of Conduct (Hort Code) review. Some of the key points noted include: Growers and wholesalers can agree on a set price. Merchants must tell growers what the sale price was. A bargaining group may…

The latest research suggests that TR4 destruction zone requirements can be improved, and offer management improvements to affected growers. Destruction zone workshops were planned for this week in FNQ however have been cancelled due to the presence of Cyclone Jasper. Workshops will be rescheduled for…

APVMA releases chlorpyrifos proposed regulatory decision Today the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) released its proposed regulatory decision on the reconsideration of chlorpyrifos( e.g Strikeout 500 plus many other products), which is widely used in for the control of pests in agricultural, horticultural,…