Australian Organic Submission to the Third Review of the Gene Technology Scheme

The National Gene Technology Scheme, a collaboration of our Federal, State and Territory governments, is currently under review. While the review is not directly related to the recent Australian Federal Government’s deregulation of the SDN-1 gene editing method (see Australian Organic’s statement on Emerging Gene Technology here), it does include stated objectives such as “streamlining... Read more »

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Peak industry body Australian Organic welcomes new Chair
  • Posted on December 8, 2022
Australia’s peak industry body for the organic sector, Australian Organic Limited, has announced the appointment of highly regarded winemaker and business owner, Mike Brown as Board Chair. With more than two decades in the wine industry, Mr Brown, with his wife Melissa, own Gemtree Wines, an award-winning certified organic winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia. In 2020, Mr Brown was appointed to the AOL board to provide expert advice on the major organic producing sectors of viticulture and winemaking.
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2022 Australian Organic Industry Awards winners announced
  • Posted on November 28, 2022
A Queensland strawberry farmer, the head of Australia’s largest organic mushroom producer, and a Victorian dairy company were among 10 award winners at the 8th Australian Organic Industry Awards on Friday night. Held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley in Lovedale, NSW, peak industry body Australian Organic Limited (AOL) announced the night’s honourees, who collectively span an impressive and diverse range of certified organic products from fresh produce, dairy and meat, to pantry items and pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Pesticide concerns reinforce need to be mindful of chemical consumption
  • Posted on September 30, 2022
Research released last week showing 8% of Australian people in a test population had traces of weed killer glyphosate in their urine has further brought to light the need for consumers to be aware of chemical use in the food supply chain. The research, conducted by the University of Queensland, comes after earlier reports in the media highlighting a number of concerns surrounding the limited understanding of the amount of chemicals on produce.
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Spotlight shines on the benefits of going organic this Australian Organic Awareness Month
  • Posted on September 9, 2022
Australia's vibrant and growing organic industry and the broad-reaching benefits of choosing to buy organic are again being celebrated this September during Australian Organic Awareness Month. Each year, as the season turns from winter to spring, the spotlight shines on the advantages of going organic, from the health-conscious buyer wanting to eliminate unnatural chemicals in their diet to supporting the market-leading work of producers in animal welfare and environmental stewardship.
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AOL Biosecurity Signs are back in stock
  • Posted on September 9, 2022
In light of renewed biosecurity threats for Australian farms, AOL has placed an order for more visitor signs branded with the Bud logo. The signs will remind visitors to consider biosecurity threats before entering the property, as well as informing guests that they are entering a certified organic property or paddock where specific treatment and harvesting practices may be in place.
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Australian Organic Conference 2022
  • Posted on August 4, 2022
Australian Organic Limited’s inaugural Conference was held in Brisbane on 21-22 July, with approximately 200 delegates gathering to discuss change and transformation in the organics industry. The two-day event covered a breadth of pressing topics in the organics space, including supply chains & traceability, climate change, sustainable packaging, soil & biologicals, consumer trends and much more.
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National Coordination Mechanism Update to Secure Supplies of AdBlue®
  • Posted on January 19, 2022
Important update from the National Coordination Mechanism unit in the Home Affairs Department on ongoing work to secure supplies of AdBlue and ensure they are distributed across the country.
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Important Update on COVID Health Protocols for Businesses
  • Posted on January 11, 2022
As the staff-exacerbated food shortages continue around Australia, AOL brings members an update to make sure you understand what is allowed under the new rules for your organic business, and if it is considered critical food and grocery production, manufacturing, logistics and distribution facilities.
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Feature your images in the Australian Organic Market Report 2021
  • Posted on January 20, 2021
Australian Organic are looking for lifestyle images of members and certified operators to feature in the Australian Organic Market Report 2021. Across all sectors and states, we're looking for a variety of lifestyle images to represent the diversity of the Australian organic industry.

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New Pest Alert: Serpentine Leafminer
  • Posted on January 18, 2021
Serpentine leaf miner poses a serious threat to Australian agriculture and horticultural industries. Severe infestations of serpentine leaf miner may result in premature leaf drop, poor growth, and reduced crop yields.

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Organics on course for new regulatory framework
  • Posted on December 18, 2020
In a fundamental step towards reducing red tape within the valuable Australian organic sector, Federal Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has requested the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment appoint an Organics Industry Advisory Group to investigate the creation of a nationwide regulatory framework for the production and sale of organic products.

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Importing organic goods into Great Britain: Organic certificate of inspection process from 1 January 2021
  • Posted on December 7, 2020
Friday’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) trade update provides clarity on the next steps for Export into Great Britain as the exit date looms and transition period from the European Union ends 31 December 2020.

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