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Working with NFF

Horticulture Award Update ABGC is involved in discussions with other horticulture industries via the NFF Hort Council about the changes to the Hort Award. The NFF are contesting any change from the status quo at this point. Assistance from growers, including through making statements, will…

Compliance

In response to members’ calls to address their concerns around the increasing demands of food safety and other compliance programs, ABGC ran a member-only workshop on Tuesday 5th December 2023.11 members attended the two-hour workshop which was facilitated by Kathryn Dryden (ABGC Stakeholder Engagement &…

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Absconding Workers

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…

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AGM Meeting Minutes

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…

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ACCC Presentation to the Board – Nov 23

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…

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Panama TR4 Program Update

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…

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Chlorpyrifos Q&A + Update

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,…