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ACCC grants re-authorisation for back-to-back milk purchasing policies and milk pricing arrangements

On 12 April 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) granted re-authorisation to the Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative Ltd (the Co-operative) to give effect to ‘back- to-back arrangements’ with regard to milk purchasing policies and pricing arrangements.

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ACCC proposes to re-authorise back-to-back milk purchasing policies and milk pricing arrangements

The ACCC proposes to grant re-authorisation to Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative (the Co-operative) to give effect to back-to-back arrangements between the Co-operative, its members and Bega.

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ACCC re-authorises South Australian oyster levy

The ACCC has granted authorisation to enable the South Australian Oyster Growers Association, the South Australian Oyster Research Council, oyster hatcheries and oyster growers to continue to charge a levy on purchases of juvenile oysters by oyster growers.

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ACCC proposes to re-authorise South Australian oyster levy

The ACCC proposes to grant re-authorisation to enable the South Australian Oyster Growers Association (SAOGA) and the South Australian Oyster Research Council (SAORC) to continue to charge a levy on purchases of juvenile oysters (spat) by oyster growers.

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Tasmanian pyrethrum growers can collectively bargain with pyrethrum processor

The ACCC has not objected to the notification lodged by the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) to enable itself, members of the TFGA Pyrethrum Committee and current and future Tasmanian pyrethrum growers to collectively negotiate the terms and conditions (including price) for the supply of pyrethrum to Botanical Resources Australia (BRA).

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Premium Milk can collectively bargain with milk processors, wholesalers and distributors

The ACCC has not objected to the notification lodged by the Premium Milk Ltd to enable it to collectively negotiate on behalf of its current and future dairy producer members for the supply of raw milk to Lactalis Australia Ltd, Norco Co-Operative Limited, Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative/Lion and other processors.

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ACCC allows the collection of the South Australian oyster levy to continue

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to South Australian Oyster Growers Association Inc (SAOGA) and a number of oyster hatcheries to continue to participate in an oyster spat (juvenile oysters) levy agreement that has been operating since 1999.

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Saputo warned over alleged failure to publish dairy code agreements on time

Dairy processor Saputo Dairy Australia (Saputo) will review and improve its internal processes after the ACCC concluded it was likely to have breached the mandatory dairy code of conduct by failing to publish its milk supply agreements by the required deadline of 2.00pm on 1 June 2020.

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ACCC commences review of chicken meat industry in Australia

The ACCC has commenced a self-initiated review of the chicken meat industry in Australia.

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Highlands Potatoes and Ag allowed to collectively negotiate with potato processors

The ACCC has decided not to object to a collective bargaining notification lodged by Highlands Potato and Ag on behalf of itself and 11 current and any future potato growers from the Central Highlands region of Victoria.

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ACCC re-authorises collective bargaining with grain buyers by Seedvise

The ACCC has issued a final determination re-authorising Seedvise to continue to collectively bargain with grain buyers.

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Collective bargaining by Seedvise likely to deliver public benefits

The ACCC has issued a draft determination and has granted interim authorisation for Seedvise to continue to collectively bargain with grain buyers.

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Rivawine wine grape grower group to receive 10 year immunity for collective negotiation

The ACCC has decided not to object to the notification lodged by Rivawine Collaboration Pty Ltd (Rivawine).

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ACCC authorises Gippsland Dairy Farmers collective bargaining

The ACCC has decided to allow collective bargaining by dairy farmers in Gippsland, Victoria with raw milk processors and distributors (milk purchasers).

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Agriculture Consultative Committee applications open

The Agriculture Consultative Committee provides a forum through which competition and fair trade concerns in the agriculture sector can be considered and addressed collaboratively.

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ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to WA chicken growers to collectively bargain with processors

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation for 10 years to chicken grower members of the Western Australian Broiler Grower Association to allow them to collectively bargain with the chicken processor they supply.

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ACCC varies authorisation granted to South Australian chicken growers contracted to Inghams

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination varying the authorisation granted to South Australian chicken growers contracted to Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd (Inghams), which allows them to collectively bargain with Inghams.

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ACCC grants authorisation to Tasmanian farmers for collective bargaining with vegetable processors

The ACCC grants authorisation to the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association to allow them to continue to collectively negotiate the terms and conditions of growing contracts with vegetable processors in Tasmania.

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ACCC allows collection of levy on oysters for research into Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting authorisation allowing Australian Seafood Industries to collect a levy, in conjunction with hatcheries, on the purchase of Pacific oyster spat.

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ACCC proposes to allow new levy to combat oyster mortality syndrome

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to allow Australian Seafood Industries to collect a levy, in conjunction with hatcheries, on the purchase of Pacific oyster spat.

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ACCC allows new levy to combat oyster mortality syndrome

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation for Australian Seafood Industries (ASI) to collect a levy, in conjunction with hatcheries, on the purchase of Pacific oyster spat.

ACCC grants re-authorisation for back-to-back milk purchasing policies and milk pricing arrangements

ACCC proposes to re-authorise back-to-back milk purchasing policies and milk pricing arrangements

ACCC re-authorises South Australian oyster levy

ACCC proposes to re-authorise South Australian oyster levy

Tasmanian pyrethrum growers can collectively bargain with pyrethrum processor

Premium Milk can collectively bargain with milk processors, wholesalers and distributors

ACCC allows the collection of the South Australian oyster levy to continue

Saputo warned over alleged failure to publish dairy code agreements on time

ACCC commences review of chicken meat industry in Australia

Highlands Potatoes and Ag allowed to collectively negotiate with potato processors

ACCC re-authorises collective bargaining with grain buyers by Seedvise

Collective bargaining by Seedvise likely to deliver public benefits

Rivawine wine grape grower group to receive 10 year immunity for collective negotiation

ACCC authorises Gippsland Dairy Farmers collective bargaining

Agriculture Consultative Committee applications open

ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to WA chicken growers to collectively bargain with processors

ACCC varies authorisation granted to South Australian chicken growers contracted to Inghams

ACCC grants authorisation to Tasmanian farmers for collective bargaining with vegetable processors

ACCC allows collection of levy on oysters for research into Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome

ACCC proposes to allow new levy to combat oyster mortality syndrome

ACCC allows new levy to combat oyster mortality syndrome

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