Footnotes

Chapter 1 - Introduction and background

[1]        Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 1.

[2]        Department of Agriculture, Levies explained, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/levies/publications/levies_explained?wasRedirectedByModule=true (accessed 10 March 2015).

[3]        Department of Agriculture, Report to Levies Stakeholders 2013–14, 30 June 2014, p. 5, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/ag-food/levies/documentsandreports/report-to-stakeholders-2013-14.pdf (accessed 10 March 2015).

[4]        Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, About, http://www.horticulture.com.au/about/ (accessed 9 April 2015). 

[5]        Explanatory Memorandum, Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2014, p. 2.

[6]        Victorian Farmers Federation, Submission 85, p. [2].

[7]        AGWA is a Commonwealth statutory authority established under the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Act 2013 that commenced on 1 July 2014.

[8]        RIRDC undertakes RD&E for over 60 different industries which range in size and maturity from new, developing and mature crops and animal products such as quinoa and tea tree oil through to rice and chicken meat. Rural Industries Research and Development Organisation, Submission 89, p. 1.

[9]        Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 5.

[10]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 5.

[11]      Department of Agriculture, Research and Development Corporations, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/innovation/research_and_development_corporations_and_companies (accessed 15 March 2015).

[12]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 6.

[13]      Council of Rural Research & Development Corporations, The Rural Research and Development Funding Model, http://www.ruralrdc.com.au/Page/About/About.aspx (accessed 17 March 2015).

[14]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 43.

[15]      Australian Pork Limited, Submission 31, p. 3.

[16]      Livecorp only receives the funds collected under legislation from the industry. It does not receive matching funds from the government. Australian Livestock Exporters' Council, Submission 74, p. 7.

[17]      Australian Government, Rural Research and Development Policy Statement, July 2012, p. 2.

[18]      Australian Government, Rural Research and Development Policy Statement, July 2012, p. 2. The funding agreement for statutory RDCs is covered under the PIERD Act and regulations.

[19]      Australian Government, Rural Research and Development Policy Statement, July 2012, p. 3.

[20]      Australian Government, Rural Research and Development Policy Statement, July 2012, p. 3.

[21]      Explanatory Memorandum, Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, p. 3.

[22]      Bills Digest No. 13, 2013–14, Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 [and] Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment Bill 2013 [and] Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Bill 2013, 26 November 2013, p. 3.

[23]      Explanatory Memorandum, Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, p. 3.

[24]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 41 and Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 3.

[25]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 37.

[26]      Explanatory Memorandum, Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, p. 2.

[27]      Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee, Industry structures and systems governing levies on grass-fed cattle, foreword, September 2014.

[28]      Mr Tony Mahar, National Farmers' Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 4.

[29]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 9.

[30]      According to the Australian Dairy Industry Council, 97 per cent of Australia's dairy farms are family owned. Mr Noel Campbell, Australian Dairy Industry Council, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 35; Mr Robert Prince, Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 12; Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 37 and Mr Matt Brand, NSW Farmers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 67.

[31]      National Farmers' Federation, Submission 143, p. 7.

[32]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 6.

[33]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. v.

[34]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. v.

[35]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 38.

[36]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 38.

[37]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 38.

[38]      Mr Noel Campbell, Australian Dairy Industry Council, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 35.

[39]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, Executive Summary.

[40]      Dr Graeme Robertson, Submission 122, p. 4.

[41]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, pp 5 & 40.

[42]      Dr Graeme Robertson, Submission 122, p. 2.

[43]      Citrus Australia Ltd, Submission 126, p. [1].

[44]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 8.

[45]      Mr David Jochinke, Victorian Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 20.

[46]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 32.

[47]      Dr Graeme Robertson, Submission 122, p. 2.

[48]      Mr Jonathon Eccles, Raspberries and Blackberries Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2014, p. 51.

[49]      Mr Dougal Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 74.

[50]      Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, pp 3–4.

[51]      Mr Tony Mahar, National Farmers' Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 1.

[52]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, Executive Summary and Mr Tony Mahar, National Farmers' Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 1.

[53]      Ag Institute Australia, Submission 43, p. 3.

[54]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, Executive Summary; Mr William Hamilton, Ag Institute Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 15; Mr Tony Mahar, National Farmers' Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 1; Ag Institute Australia, Submission 43, p. 5; Cotton Australia, Submission 131, p. 5 and Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation, Submission 13, p. 2 and Dr Grahame Robertson, Submission 122, p. 6.

[55]      Mr Warren Hunt, Submission 1, Attachment 1, p. 130.

[56]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, pp 5 & 40.

[57]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 10.

[58]      Onions Australia, Submission 5, p. 2.

[59]      Mullen 2010 cited in Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 23.

[60]      Australian Farm Institute, Optimising future extension systems in the Australian grains industry, 2013.

[61]      Mr William Hamilton, Ag Institute Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 15.

[62]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 23.

[63]      ABARES 2011 cited in Grain Growers Ltd, Submission 36, p. 13.

[64]      ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL:  Independent Review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, p. 28. 

[65]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 17.

[66]      Mr Paul McKenzie, Submission 24, p. [14].

[67]      Dr Lindsay Campbell, Submission 28, p. 2.

[68]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, Executive Summary.

[69]      Ag Institute Australia, Submission 43, p. 1.

[70]      Victorian Farmers Federation, Submission 85, p. [4].

[71]      Dr Mary Corbett, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 44.

[72]      Mr Richard Mulcahy, AUSVEG, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 2.

[73]      Victorian Farmers Federation, Submission 85, p. [5].

[74]      Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, p. 27.

[75]      Cotton Australia, Submission 131, p. 2.

[76]      Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, p. 1.

Chapter 2 - Levy structure

[1]        Department of Agriculture, Frequently asked questions, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/levies/faqs (accessed 7 April 2015).

[2]        Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 2.

[3]        Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 6.

[4]        Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 15.

[5]        Mr Matthew Ryan, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 6.

[6]        Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 2.

[7]        Dairy Australia, Submission 124, p. 8 and Mr Ross Joblin, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 29.

[8]        Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, pp 19–20.

[9]        Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 20.

[10]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 20.

[11]      Australian Macadamia Society, Submission 139, p. [3].

[12]      Mr Anthony Battaglene, Winemakers' Federation of Australia, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 31.

[13]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 21.

[14]      Winemakers' Federation of Australia, Submission 4, p. 14.

[15]      Cherry Growers Australia Inc., Submission 10, p. 3.

[16]      Cherry Growers Australia Inc., Submission 10, p. 3.

[17]      Apple and Pear Australia, Submission 95, pp 5 and 16.

[18]      Mr Les Williams, Submission 99, p. [1].

[19]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 8.

[20]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 12.

[21]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 19.

[22]      Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries, Submission 110, p. 1.

[23]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 28.

[24]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 27.

[25]      Moraitis Group, Submission 108, p. 4.

[26]      Moraitis Group, Submission 108, p. 4.

[27]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 9.

[28]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 31.

[29]      Department of Agriculture, Collection and Administration of Levies and Charges, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/levies/publications/levies_explained (accessed 7 April 2015).

[30]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 17.

[31]      Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 3.

[32]      Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 11.

[33]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 14.

[34]      Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 6.

[35]      Mr Selwyn Snell, Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 17.

[36]      Mr Richard Mulcahy, AUSVEG, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 2.

[37]      Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, pp 42–43.

[38]      This is the case with regard to the chicken meat industry whereby the levy payers are the 12 hatcheries. Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Submission 139, p. 3.

[39]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 8.

[40]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 8.

[41]      Mr Dougal Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 74.

[42]      Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 31.

[43]      Mr Stuart McCullough, Australian Wool Innovation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 20.

[44]      Mr Stuart McCullough, Australian Wool Innovation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 21.

[45]      Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 10.

[46]      Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 33.

[47]      Mr Aeger Kingma, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 30; Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 42; Mr James Kellaway, Australian Egg Corporation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 23 and Mr Adam Kay, Cotton Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 46.

[48]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 6.

[49]      Mr John Dunn, NSW Farmers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 68; Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 11; National Farmers' Federation, Submission 143, p. 28 and Raspberries and Blackberries Australia Inc, Submission 70, p. 5.

[50]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 4.

[51]      National Farmers' Federation, Submission 143, p. 28.

[52]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 4.

[53]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 30.

[54]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 28.

[55]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 28.

[56]      Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries Ltd, Submission 110, p. [1].

[57]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 31.

[58]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 31.

[59]      Mr Jonathon Eccles, Raspberries and Blackberries Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 51.

[60]      Mr Selwyn Snell, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 46.

[61]      Mr Selwyn Snell, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 47.

[62]      Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, pp 16–17.

[63]      Mr Michael Keogh, Australian Farm Institute, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 26.

[64]      Mr Michael Keogh, Australian Farm Institute, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 26.

[65]      Mr Michael Keogh, Australian Farm Institute, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 26.

[66]      Mr Matthew Ryan, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 7.

[67]      Mr Selwyn Snell, Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 16.

[68]      Mr Tim Lester, Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 16.

[69]      Mr Selwyn Snell, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 49.

[70]      Mr Michael Keogh, Australian Farm Institute, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 27.

[71]      Sugar Research Australia, Submission 15, p. 16.

[72]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 42.

[73]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 27.

[74]      Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Submission 11, p. 4.

[75]      Mr Selwyn Snell, Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 19 and United Stockowners of Australia, Submission 118, p. 2.

[76]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 12.

[77]      Mr Richard Mulcahy, AUSVEG, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 2; J Toohey and Associates Pty Ltd, Submission 105, p. 6 and Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries, Submission 110, p. 2.

[78]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 9.

[79]      Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Submission 11, pp 4–5.

[80]      United Stockowners of Australia, Submission 119, p. 2.

[81]      ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL: Independent Review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, 84.

[82]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 31 and Australian Pork Limited, About, http://australianpork.com.au/about-us/australian-pork-limited/ (accessed 7 April 2015).

[83]      Department of Agriculture, Leviable Commodities, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/levies/categories/ (accessed 7 April 2015).

[84]      Mr John Moore, Summerfruit Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 60.

[85]      Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 34.

[86]      Department of Agriculture, Leviable Commodities, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/levies/categories/ (accessed 7 April 2015) and Mr Adam Kay, Cotton Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 46.

[87]      Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 8.

[88]      Sugar Research Australia, Statutory levy, http://www.sugarresearch.com.au/page/About_SRA/Statutory_levy/  (accessed 9 April 2015).

[89]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 27.

[90]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 27.

[91]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 27.

[92]      Mr Andrew Madigan, Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 27.

[93]      Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, p. 17. Ad valorem is a method for charging a duty, fee or tax according to the value of goods and services instead of by a fixed rate, or by weight or quantity.

[94]      ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL:  Independent Review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, p. 50.

[95]      Mr Douglas Clarke, WA Grains Group, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 2.

[96]      Mr DuncanYoung, WA Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 58.

[97]      Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 10.

[98]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 7; Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, pp 17–18.

[99]      Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, p. 8.

[100]    NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 24.

[101]    Department of Agriculture Levies Revenue Service, Levy Principles and Guidelines, January 2009, p. 11.

[102]    Meat and Livestock Australia, Submission 116, p. 7.

[103]    Sugar Research Australia, Submission 15, p. 15.

[104]    Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 25.

[105]    NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 13.

[106]    ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL: Independent Review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, 25.

[107]    Department of Agriculture, Submission 28, p. 6.

[108]    Department of Agriculture Levies Revenue Service, Levy Principles and Guidelines, January 2009, p. 6.

[109]    Mr Peter Otterson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 34.

[110]    Mr Peter Otterson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 34.

[111]    Department of Agriculture Levies Revenue Service, Levy Principles and Guidelines, January 2009, p. 12.

[112]    Department of Agriculture, Submission 28, p. 6.

[113]    Department of Agriculture, Answer to Questions on Notice take at Budget Estimates May 2014, Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, Question 13.

[114]    Department of Agriculture Levies Revenue Service, Levy Principles and Guidelines, January 2009, p. 6.

[115]    Department of Agriculture Levies Revenue Service, Levy Principles and Guidelines, January 2009, p. 3.

[116]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 261.

[117]    Section 32, Wool Services Privatisation Act 2000 and Wool Services Privatisation (Wool Levy Poll) Regulations 2003 and section 9, Dairy Produce Act 1986 (and Dairy Produce (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Regulations 2006.

[118]    NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 13.

[119]    NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 13.

[120]    Mr Adam Kay, Cotton Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 47.

[121]    Mr David McKeon, GrainGrowers Ltd, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 17.

[122]    Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 34.

[123]    Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Submission 115, p. 23.

[124]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 261.

[125]    Mr Stuart McCullough, Australian Wool Innovation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 21.

[126]    Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 15.

[127]    WoolProducers Australia, Submission 132, p. 11. 

[128]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 29.

[129]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 30.

[130]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 32.

[131]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 26.

[132]    Dairy Australia, Submission 124, p. 19.

[133]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 30.

[134]    Australian Dairy Industry Council, Submission 137, p. 12.

[135]    South Australia Dairyfarmers' Association, Submission 104.

[136]    Western Australian Farmers Federation, Submission 117, p. 6.

[137]    Mr Richard Mulcahy, AUSVEG, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 2.

[138]    Mr Richard Mulcahy, AUSVEG, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 2.

[139]    Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Submission 115, p. 23.

[140]    Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Submission 115, p. 23.

[141]    Mr David Jochinke, Victorian Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, pp 24–25.

[142]    Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 16.

[143]    Department of Agriculture Levies Revenue Service, Levy Principles and Guidelines, p. 3.

[144]    Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Submission 92, p. 6 and Mr David McKeon, GrainGrowers Ltd, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 13 and Citrus Australia, Submission 126, p. [3].

[145]    Citrus Australia, Submission 126, p. [4].

[146]    Ms Annie Farrow, Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 63.

[147]    Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 16.

[148]    Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 15.

[149]    Mr William Hamilton, Ag Institute Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 15.

[150]    Mr Les Williams, Submission 99, p. [2].

[151]    Mr James Kellaway, Australian Egg Corporation Ltd, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 21; Mr Douglas Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 79.

[152]    Australian Egg Corporation Ltd, Submission 147, p. 7.

[153]    Australian Pork Limited, Submission 31, p. 8.

[154]    Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, p. 25.

[155]    Mr John Mahar, National Farmers' Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 4.

[156]    Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Answer to questions taken on notice at 3 February 2015 hearing, received 20 February 2015.

[157]    Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, p. 13.

[158]    Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, p. 13.

[159]    Mr Michael Keogh, Australian Farm Institute, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 28.

[160]    Cattle Council of Australia, Submission 61, p. [2].

[161]    Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Submission 128, p. 14.

[162]    Dr Andreas Dubs, Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 2.

[163]    Dr Andreas Dubs, Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 2.

[164]    Dr Andreas Dubs, Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, pp 2 and 5.

[165]    Mr Noel Robson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 36.

[166]    Mr Peter Otterson, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 36.

[167]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 262.

[168]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 263.

[169]    Winemakers Federation of Australia and Wine Grape Growers Association, Submission 4, p. 14.

[170]    ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL:  Independent Review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, 25.

[171]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 262.

[172]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 266.

[173]    Productivity Commission, Rural Research and Development Corporations, Inquiry Report, No. 52, 10 February 2011, p. 269.

[174]    GrainGrowers Ltd, Submission 36, p. 3.

[175]    Mr Selwyn Snell, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 46.

[176]    Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, p. 6.

[177]    Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Submission 115, p. 14.

[178]    Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, pp 34 & 37.

[179]    Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 37.

[180]    Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Submission 89, p. [2].

[181]    Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Submission 89, p. [2].

[182]    Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Submission 89, p. [3.]

[183]    Australian Fodder Industry Association, Submission 90, p. 4.

Chapter 3

[1]        Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 8.

[2]        Mr Tim Lester, Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 16.

[3]        Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. vi.

[4]        Recent amendment to the PIRD Act requires statutory RDCs to develop such funding agreements. SFA's are required to be agreed to by 30 June 2015.

[5]        Dairy Australia, Submission 123, p. 32.

[6]        Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 18.

[7]        Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Answer to questions on notice at 3 February 2015 hearing, received 20 February 2015.

[8]        Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Answer to questions on notice at 3 February 2015 hearing, received 20 February 2015.

[9]        Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 12.

[10]      Mr Aeger Kingma, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 33; Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 16; Deed of Agreement 2014–2018 between the Commonwealth of Australia and HIAL, p. 4.

[11]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 9; Forrest & Wood Products Australia, Submission 83, p. 3.

[12]      Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 16.

[13]      Deed of Agreement 2014–2018 between the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, pp 39–40, http://www.horticulture.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-11-18-Contract-Deed-of-Agreement-2014-18.pdf (accessed 38 April 2015).

[14]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 15.

[15]      Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 16.

[16]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 6.

[17]      Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 4.

[18]      Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 15.

[19]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 25.

[20]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 10.

[21]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 10.

[22]      Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Answer to questions on notice at 3 February 2014 hearing, received 20 February 2015.

[23]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 5.

[24]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 25.

[25]      Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 24.

[26]      Dairy Australia, Submission 124, p. 15.

[27]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 25.

[28]      Mr Tim Lester, Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 20.

[29]      Australian Livestock Exporters' Council, Submission 74, p. 7.

[30]      Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Answer to questions on notice at 3 February 2015 hearing, received 20 February 2015.

[31]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 28.

[32]      Mr Stuart McCullough, Australian Wool Innovation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 22.

[33]      Mr Bruce Finney, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 49 and Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 10.

[34]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 10.

[35]      Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Submission 135, p. 9.

[36]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 9.

[37]      Mr Tony Mahar, National Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 3.

[38]      Mr Douglas Clarke, WA Grains Group, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 1.

[39]      Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Submission 135, p. 9.

[40]      Cotton Australia, Submission 131, Attachment 1, pp 4–5.

[41]      Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association, Submission 11, p. 5.

[42]      Mr Douglas Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 80.

[43]      GrainGrowers Ltd, Submission 36, p. 12.

[44]      Sugar Research Australia, Submission 15, p. 13.

[45]      Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, pp 24–25.

[46]      Ms Deb Kerr, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 35.

[47]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, Executive Summary.

[48]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, Executive Summary.

[49]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, pp 5, 7 & 25.

[50]      Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Annual Report 2013–14, p, 11.

[51]      Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Submission 135, p. 9.

[52]      Cotton Australia, Submission 131, pp 5–6.

[53]      National Farmers' Federation, Submission 143, p. 21.

[54]      Grains Research and Development Corporation, Annual Report 2013–14, p. 89 and Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 41.

[55]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 41.

[56]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 41.

[57]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 42 and Grains Research and Development Corporation, GRDC Stakeholder Report, https://www.grdc.com.au/About-Us/Corporate-Governance/GRDC-Stakeholder-Report (accessed 30 April 2015).

[58]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, pp 5, 7 & 25.

[59]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 27.

[60]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 27.

[61]      Grain Growers Ltd, Submission 36, p. 12.

[62]      Mr Jock Munro, Submission 125.

[63]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 9.

[64]      Mr Tony Gooch, Western Australian Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 53.

[65]      Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 41 and Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 10.

[66]      Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 10.

[67]      Sugar Research Australia, Annual Report 2013–14, p. 59.

[68]      Australian Egg Corporation Ltd, Constitution, 2007, p. 13.

[69]      Sugar Research Australia, Submission 15, p. 20.

[70]      Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia, Submission 54, p. 2.

[71]      Farmer Power Australia, Submission 27, p. 3.

[72]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 5.

[73]      Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 16.

[74]      Mr Stuart McCullough, Australian Wool Innovation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 20.

[75]      Dairy Australia, Submission 124, p. 15.

[76]      North Coast Avocado Growers Sub-branch NSW Farmers, Submission 107, p. 1.

[77]      Farmer Power Australia, Submission 27, p. 3.

[78]      South Australian Fresh Fruit Growers Association, Submission 50, p. [1].

[79]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 5.

[80]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 5.

[81]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 25.

[82]      Mr Dougal Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 74.

[83]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. 13.

[84]      Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 35.

[85]      Costa, Submission 12, p. 12.

[86]      Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 40 and Costa, Submission 12, p. 17.

[87]      Mr Neil Delroy, Jasper Farms, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 28.

[88]      Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 17.

[89]      Apple and Pear Australia, Submission 95, p. 42.

[90]      South Australian Fresh Fruit Growers Association, Submission 50, p. [2].

[91]      Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, p. 25 and North Coast Avocado Growers Sub-branch NSW Farmers, Submission 107, p. 3.

[92]      Farmer Power Australia, Submission 27, pp 3–4.

[93]      Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 25.

[94]      Department of Agriculture, Submission 33, p. vi.

[95]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 140, p. 24.

[96]      Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Submission 29, p. 6.

[97]      Western Australian Farmers Federation, Submission 117, p. 2.

[98]      Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Western Australia, Submission 120, p. 2.

[99]      Mr Douglas Clarke, WA Grains Group, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 3 and Mr Paul McKenzie, private capacity, Committee Hansard, 20 February 2015, p. 22.

[100]    Mr Frank Diaco, Submission 73; Mr Ross Stuhmcke, Submission 75; Mr Tim Byl, Submission 76; Mr Adrian Conti, Submission 77; A.C.N Orchards, Submission 78 and Mr TJ & RM Dunn, Submission 79.

[101]    Australian Sweetpotato Growers Inc., Submission 94, pp 9–10.

[102]    Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 19.

[103]    Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 22.

[104]    Victorian Farmers Federation, Submission 85, p. [4] and Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, pp 22–23.

[105]    Mr James Kellaway, Australian Egg Corporation Ltd, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 22.

[106]    Goat Industry Council, Submission 30, p. 7.

[107]    Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, pp 19–20.

[108]    Mr Dougal Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 77.

[109]    Mr Douglas Gordon, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 78.

[110]    Mr Aeger Kingma, Australian Pork Limited, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 35.

[111]    Mr Matt Brand, NSW Farmers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 70.

[112]    Goat Industry Council of Australia, Submission 30, p. 10.

[113]    Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Submission 95, p. 22.

[114]    Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 41.

[115]    Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, Submission 92, p. 5.

[116]    An RO has not been appointed to oversight GRDC. According to Grain Growers Ltd, applications for the position of the RO are currently with the Minister's office. Grain Growers Ltd, Submission 36, pp 11–12.

[117]    Grain Growers Ltd, Submission 36, pp 11–12.

[118]    Marsden Jacob Associates, Grain Research and Development Corporation: Independent Strategic Governance Review: Final Report, July 2014, p. 26.

[119]    Mr Adam Kay, Cotton Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 47.

[120]    Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 18.

[121]    Mr John Lloyd, Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 17.

[122]    Costa, Submission 12, p. 6.

[123]    Dorrian Farms, Submission 112, p. 6.

[124]    WoolProducers Australia, Submission 132, p. 9.

[125]    Ms Peta Slack-Smith, Australian Wool Innovation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 24 and Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 4.

[126]    Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 18.

[127]    ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL. Independent review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, iv.

[128]    Australian Wool Innovation, Submission 123, p. 6.

[129]    Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 35.

[130]    Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 25.

[131]    Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 25.

[132]    Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, pp 25–26.

[133]    ACIL Allen Consulting, Better Value for Growers – A future for HAL. Independent review of HAL and Horticulture Levy System, May 2014, vii.

[134]    Dairy Australia, Submission 124, p. 31.

[135]    Sheepmeat Council of Australia, SCA Background, http://www.agforceqld.org.au/file.php?id=2878&open=yes (accessed 12 May 2015). In late 2013, Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) adopted a new structure which provided for direct membership to beef producers. Previously, beef producers could only become members of CCA if they were members of an existing SFO. Cattle Council of Australia membership, http://www.cattlecouncil.com.au/members/about (accessed 12 May 2015).  

[136]    Goat Industry Council of Australia, Submission 30, p. 9.

[137]    Mr Bruce Finney, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 49.

[138]    Australian Farm Institute, Submission 129, p. 19.

[139]    Mr Michael Keogh, Australian Farm Institute, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 26.

[140]    Farmer Power, Submission 27, pp 1–2.

[141]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 31.

[142]    Mr Neil Fisher, Sugar Research Australia, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 25.

[143]    Mr Neil Fisher, Sugar Research Australia, Committee Hansard, 28 November 2014, p. 26.

[144]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 30.

[145]    Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 2. 

[146]    Summerfruit Australia is the peak industry body for growers of fresh apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums. Summerfruit Australia, Submission 51, p. 1.

[147]    Mr John Moore, Summerfruit Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 57.

[148]    Mr John Moore, Summerfruit Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, pp 56 and 60.

[149]    Avocados Australia Ltd, Submission 121, p. 3.

[150]    Mr Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 31.

[151]    Mr John Harvey,            Mr John Harvey, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Committee Hansard, 15 May 2015, p. 9.

Chapter 4 - Committee view and recommendations

[1]        Dr Andreas Dubs, Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 1; Mr Robert Prince, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 12;  Mr William Hamilton, Ag Institute Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 15; Mr Gregory Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 34; Mr Adam Kay, Cotton Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 44; Mr Matt Brand, NSW Farmers Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 67; Mr Adam Kay, Cotton Australia, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 44; Mr Matt Brand, NSW Farmers' Association, Committee Hansard, 3 February 2015, p. 67; Mr Richard Mulcahy, AUSVEG, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 2; Mr David Jochinke, Victorian Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 20; Ms Annie Farrow, Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2015, p. 63; Mr Tony Mahar, National Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 1; Mr David McKeon, GrainGrowers Ltd, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, p. 13; Southern Rocklobster Ltd, Submission 18, p. 3; Australian Sugar Industry Alliance, Submission 35, p. 1; Grain Growers Ltd, Submission 36, p. 2 and Mr David and Ms Janet Haynes, Submission 96.

[2]        Australian Mushroom Growers' Association, Submission 115, p. 8.

[3]        Mr Tony Maher, National Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 5 February 2015, pp 2 & 3.