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WESTERN SYDNEY POWERING AUSTRALIA’S FOOD SUPPLY
November 1, 2018
WESTERN SYDNEY has emerged as a food and grocery manufacturing powerhouse, generating $17 billion in output per year and employing 24,400 workers, according to new research released today by the Australian Food and Grocery Council. The report shows that Parramatta is the food and grocery manufacturing capital of […]
NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 TELSTRA BUSINESS WOMEN’S AWARDS NOW OPEN
October 30, 2018
Support successful women in food and grocery manufacturing – and across all industries – by nominating them in the 2019 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Nominations are now open for the Awards. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
EXTENSION TO THE FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF THE HEALTH STAR RATING SYSTEM CONSULTATION
October 24, 2018
AFGC has been advised that in response to stakeholder feedback, the Reviewers have extended the timeframe for submissions to the Five Year Review of the HSR System until midnight Friday, 7 December 2018. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
INQUIRY INTO LEGISLATION TO CHANGE R&D TAX INCENTIVES
October 23, 2018
The Federal Government announced plans to change the R&D Tax Incentives thresholds during the Federal Budget in May. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
AFGC’S RESPONSE TO THE FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF THE HEALTH STAR RATING SYSTEM
October 17, 2018
The Commonwealth Government is currently seeking the views of stakeholders on the options being proposed to address ten key issues relating to Health Star Rating (HSR) front of pack labelling scheme, and the way HSR is determined for some food products. Login to the Members Centre to read […]
FOOD INSECURITY IN AUSTRALIA ON THE RISE
October 15, 2018
Foodbank, Australia’s largest food relief organisation, released their Foodbank Hunger Report 2018 yesterday which highlights the number of Australians experiencing food insecurity is increasing. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
WOOLWORTHS CALTEX DEAL UPDATE
Further to the members brief issued on 10 October, this members brief provides an update on the Woolworths Caltex Convenience, Loyalty and Wholesale Food Alliance. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Woolworths Caltex Deal
October 10, 2018
Woolworths have recently announced a Woolworths Caltex Convenience, Loyalty and Wholesale Food Alliance. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Wesfarmers' Demerger of Coles
October 8, 2018
The shareholders vote is scheduled for Thursday 15 November with the demerger to be completed in November 2018, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
NEW CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY LAWS - 1 OCTOBER 2018
October 2, 2018
On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) was amended to provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities – Chain of Responsibility (CoR). Login to the Members Centre to read the […]