‘Have Your Say’ consultation is now open on a redraft of existing legislation that underpins Australia’s agricultural levy system. The legislation is being simplified and streamlined after 30 years in operation.
Agricultural levies are for industry, led by industry and have been a key contributor to the continuing success of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries, in areas such as research and development, and marketing.
Since the 1990s, Australia’s levy system—and the legislation governing it—has grown in size and complexity. There are currently more…