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AFGC SUMMARY OF THE 2019 BUDGET

April 2, 2019

The Federal Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP tonight handed down a Budget for 2019-20 delivering a surplus of $7.1 billion whilst proposing lower taxes and increased funding for essential services. The Budget relies on investing in a strong economy and controlled government spending to deliver the outcomes.

GOVERNMENTS RESPONSE TO THE REVIEW OF THE FOOD AND GROCERY CODE OF CONDUCT

March 27, 2019

Assistant Treasurer, Stuart Robert, has today released the Government’s response to the independent Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review. The Review was conducted throughout 2018, led by Professor Graeme Samuel, AC, with support from Treasury. The AFGC played an active role throughout the Review process and consultations. […]

Supply Chain Newsletter - March 2019

The AFGC’s Supply Chain Newsletter for March is now available Login to the Members Centre to read the newsletter.

SCITECH NEWS - MARCH 2019

March 14, 2019

The March edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.

Allergen Labelling Survey

March 4, 2019

The AFGC is seeking member input into approaches to Allergen Labelling; specifically on alerting consumers to changes in allergen content when reformulating products and, for differentiation of similar products with differing allergen contents.

ACCC’S 2019 ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY FOCUS

March 1, 2019

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair, Rod Sims, outlined the regulator’s enforcement priorities and consumer advocacy focus for 2019 earlier this week. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.