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Backing Growers with Policy Access: Insights from Commissioner Charles Burke

Earlier this week, ABGC members had a valuable opportunity to connect directly with Queensland’s Food Farmers’ Commissioner, Charles Burke, during a live webinar hosted by ABGC. The session was open to members’, demonstrating ABGC’s active role in giving growers direct access to policy influencers, ensuring…

Banana Freckle response update

Banana freckle in the Northern Territory is now entering a ‘transition to management’ phase which will be supported by official control to help prevent its further spread. This decision has been made by a national committee of affected parties, including government representatives from the Commonwealth, relevant states…

Strengthening Standards from the Ground Up: Freshcare CEO Tours FNQ Banana Region

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is proud to welcome Jane Siebum, CEO of Freshcare, to Far North Queensland as part of a regional tour to meet banana growers and visit farms across the region. This important visit offers a chance for grower members and…

Minimum Wage Going Up 3.5% from 1 July 2025

The Fair Work Commission has announced that the National Minimum Wage and award wages will go up by 3.5%, starting from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. This change happens every year as part of the Commission’s Annual Wage Review,…

Disengaged PALM Workers: What’s Really Going On?

For banana growers who rely on PALM workers, it’s not just frustrating, it can be costly when workers disengage or leave the scheme early. But what’s driving this behaviour, and how can growers help create better outcomes for their businesses and workers? A team of…

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Shape the future of the banana industry

Expressions of Interest: Banana Research and Development Strategic Investment Advisory Panel Banana Marketing Strategic Invesrment Advisory Panel Hort Innovation in partnership with Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified growers and supply chain stakeholders for the above-mentioned panels.…

Red Tape is Hurting Growers – Take Action Now

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