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The GRDC is a grower and government supported national organisation, with a mandate to plan and invest in research and development for the Australian grains industry. Its vision is for a profitable, internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable Australian grains industry. Total expenditure in 2000-01 was $115.7 million.
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Wheat Export Authority (WEA) now Wheat Exports Australia (WEA)
The WEA was set up to control the export of wheat, after the transfer of the Government’s wheat marketing and selling role to a private company controlled by wheat growing shareholders (AWB Limited). The WEA operates independently from AWB Limited and its subsidiaries, which include AWB (International) Ltd (AWB (I)).
The WEA operates under the Wheat Marketing Act 1989 (the Act) and has the following statutory functions:
- to control the export of wheat from Australia; and
- to monitor AWB (I)’s performance in relation to the export of wheat and to examine and report on the benefits to growers of that performance.
In addition to these functions, Section 57(9)(a) of the Act requires the WEA:
to provide cooperation and assistance to the independent review panel reporting on AWB(I)'s performance in the operation of Australia's wheat export arrangements and the performance of the WEA in carrying out its legislated functions.
AWB Ltd is a grower owned and controlled public company. It replaced the former statutory AWB, taking over its statutory marketing and financing arrangements for wheat.
Pulse Australia's mission is to provide leadership to the Australian pulse industry and to coordinate activities that will achieve improved profitability for all sectors that are part of that industry.
Australian Oilseeds Federation (AOF)
Australia is a small, niche player on the world oilseeds market. Our presence is growing, and Australia has demonstrated an ability to be innovative and responsive to market demands. The Australian oilseed industry is well placed to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of the domestic and international marketplace and is investing in development of quality assurance from farm to consumer to underpin its excellent product quality. It is a diverse, innovative, enthusiastic young industry actively seeking and meeting the challenges offered by the global marketplace.