Government Statements

This section will include Government statements relating to the Australian wheat industry and Wheat Exports Australia.

> 1 October 2009 - Final milestone passed on wheat export reforms - Australia’s reformed and fully operational bulk wheat export marketing system has finally taken effect from this week.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke welcomed the news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had approved the grain port access arrangements of CBH, GrainCorp and Ausbulk (the wholly owned subsidiary of ABB Grain).

> 28 September 2009 - Another transparency measure on wheat reforms delivered- The Rudd Government is delivering on another transparency measure announced as part of the bulk wheat export marketing reforms last year.

> 9 June 2009 - More Rudd Government grants to boost wheat export trade - The Rudd Government has reminded wheat growers they have until the end of June to apply for a new round of grants to help them capitalise on new export opportunities.

> 11 May 2009 - Grants to help wheat exporters develop markets - The Rudd Government has announced funding to help nine wheat exporters maximise opportunities from Australia’s reformed wheat export marketing system.

> 12 January 2009 - New Support to help wheat exporters develop markets - The Rudd Government is helping wheat exporters develop markets for Australian growers to maximise the benefits of the new, competitive wheat export marketing system...

> 10 November 2008 - Extra help for wheat growers to maximise returns - Wheat growers will soon have access to important market information to help maximise their returns under the reformed wheat export marketing system....

> 4 September 2008 - The Minister issued a media release detailing the information sessions on the new wheat export marketing system for growers in Victoria.

> 26 August 2008 - The Minister issued a media release on the first bulk wheat exporters accredited by WEA.

> 20 August 2008 - The Minister issued a media release detailing the information sessions on the new wheat export marketing system for growers in South Australia.

> 13 August 2008 - The Minister issued a media release detailing the information sessions on the new wheat export marketing system for growers in Queensland.

> 6 August 2008 - The Minister issued a media release detailing the information sessions on the new wheat export marketing system for growers in Western Australia.

> 30 July 2008 - The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issued a media release on information sessions available across NSW from 1 August to help growers get the most from the new wheat export marketing system.

> 23 June 2008 - The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's media release on the passage of wheat marketing reforms through Parliament. The Minister also announces the new Board members for Wheat Exports Australia.

Read past Government Statements relating to the Export Wheat Commission and the Wheat Export Authority.