Policy

White Paper & Priorities

The paper provides a brief overview of the industry and offers some important context on the current pressures being experienced by producers as a prelude to outlining the challenges and opportunities of priority areas including domestic consumption, trade and market access, workforce development, and environmental sustainability, and industry research and development.
Workforce
Members of the AFPA are focused on developing a reliable, productive, and diverse workforce as part of the long-term sustainable growth of the fresh produce industry.
Market Access & Trade
The AFPA seek to work with industry and Government to rapidly deliver new and improved market access for fresh Australian produce.
Sustainability
Members of the AFPA are committed to working with all stakeholders, across government, retail and industry to ensure a balanced approach to environmental sustainability in fresh produce.

Submissions

Links to Australian Fresh Produce Alliance submissions to governmental inquiries, reviews, and consultations:
Previous Submissions Submission to the Inquiry into growing Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030Inquiry into food security in AustraliaFeedback on Hort Innovation's Industry Strategic Investment Plans
Workforce & Migration Temporary and Seasonal Workers' Accommodation (NSW Government)Migration Ammendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023Changes to PALM Scheme Deed and GuidelinesNational Labour Hire Regulation: Towards a single national scheme - Consultation paperConsultation on changes to PALM Scheme Deed and GuidelinesOptimising the PALM SchemeEmployment White Paper ConsultationBuilding a Stronger Pacific Family: reforming the PALM SchemeMigration Ammendment (Protecting Migrant Workers) Bill 2021Submission to the Select Committee on Job SecurityExposure Draft Migration Amendment (Protecting Migrant Workers) Bill 2021Pacific Labour Mobility ConsultationAgriculture Sector Occuptations ANZSCO ReviewNational Agricultural Workforce Strategy (2020)Submission to the Select Committee on Temporary MigrationInquiry into the Working Holiday Maker programInquiry into Australia activating greater trade and investment with Pacific island countriesImproving protections of employees' wages and entitlements: Strengthening penalties for non-compliance.Consultation on the Draft Copy of the SWP Deed of Agreement and GuidelinesConsultation Paper on Harvest Labour Services
Food Waste & Packaging Global agreement on marine plastic litter and plastic pollutionWaste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Amendment (Plastics Reduction) Bill 2021 (NSW)Shifting Victoria to a Circular EconomyWestern Australian Government Review: Let's not draw the short straw - reduce single-use plasticsConvenience vs. Conservation: Tackling the prominence of single use plastics in the age of modern, convenience driven economies
Biosecurity, Food Safety & Standards Biosecurity Protection Levy ConsultationChanges to regulatory charging for biosecurityNational Biosecurity Strategy: Feedback on Consultation DraftFSANZ - Primary Production and Processing requirements for Horticulture (Berries, Leafy Vegetables and Melons)Biosecurity 2030FSANZ Consultation on ammending the Food Standards CodeFSANZ Review of Food Management Standards, including 'high risk horticulture produce'
Other Response to 2021-22 Agricultural Export Cost Recovery Implementation StatementsInquiry into Payment Times Report Bill 2020Inquiry into the Treasury Laws Ammendment (R&D Tax Incentive) Bill 2019Competitiveness of Tasmanian Agriculture for 2050Submission to the Consultation on Modernising the RDC systemSubmission to the review of the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility

Policy Briefs

Policy briefs by the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance:

Policy Statements

Policy statements by the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance:
  • White Paper 2019 - Growing a healthier Australia