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Get to know Hannah O’Kane – Member Administration Support Officer

Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is pleased to welcome Hannah O’Kane to the team as our new Member Administrator Support Officer. Hannah joins ABGC with a strong passion for supporting people and building positive relationships. In her role, she will work closely with growers and industry…

Meet our board director – Tayla Mackay

01. What is your role within the industry (e.g. grower, COO, banana category manager)? I am the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mackays Marketing, working closely with growers and supply chain partners to ensure efficient market access, strong commercial outcomes, and sustainable growth across the banana industry. 02. What…

Minimum Wages Increase from 1 July 2026

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages following the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision. The new rates will take effect from 1 July 2026 and apply across a range of industries, including horticulture businesses and employees…

ABGC staying connected at Hort Connections

This week, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council team and board members are in attendance at Hort Connections 2026 in Adelaide.Hort Connections is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier horticulture conference and trade show, showcasing industry innovations and cutting-edge research.While attending Hort Connections, ABGC is focused on strengthening…

Hort Innovation puts out call for two new directors

Hort Innovation, the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture, is seeking applications for two Non-Executive Director vacancies on its Board for a four-year term.In line with the company’s constitution, two of the nine sitting Directors must retire at the end of their…

Senate Estimates: Australia’s Banana Industry Under the Biosecurity Spotlight

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…

Members Setting the Direction: ABGC Priorities 2026 –2030 Winners

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…