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AFGC SUMMARY OF THE 2018 BUDGET
May 9, 2018
In his third budget, Federal Treasurer the Hon Scott Morrison MP tonight handed down a somewhat typical pre-election budget for the 2018-19 year, aimed at stimulating the economy by putting cash into the hands of voters, yet still maintaining a degree of fiscal responsibility. Login to the Members […]
A Budget Focused on Infrastructure, Jobs and Skills
May 8, 2018
The 2018 Budget rightly puts the focus on jobs and skills and highlights the importance of setting sound economic fundamentals by returning the budget to surplus earlier than anticipated, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that the Government’s efforts […]
Packaging
April 26, 2018
We are seeing increased government and non-government organisations (NGO) interest in environmental and waste issues, including recycling and the environmental impact of packaging in the litter stream. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
ENERGY POLICY ACTION REQUIRED
April 17, 2018
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) encourages all state and territory energy ministers to support the Australian Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) on Friday at the COAG Energy Council Meeting. Designed to deliver reliable and affordable energy to consumers whilst delivering emissions reductions, the NEG could potentially […]
AFGC Strategic Framework 2018-2020
April 9, 2018
The new AFGC Strategic Framework for 2018 – 2020 which the AFGC Board has approved is now available for members. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Treasury drops proposed amendments to ACL
April 5, 2018
The AFGC has received advice from the Department of the Treasury that amendments to Australian Consumer Law canvassed in the Australian Consumer Law Review: ACL Amendments, and in particular the Exposure Draft of legislation to amend the Competition and Consumer Act have been dropped. Login to the Members […]
SciTech News - March 2018
March 19, 2018
The March edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.
WESFARMERS ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO DEMERGE COLES AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP CHANGE
March 16, 2018
Wesfarmers today announced its intention to demerge its Coles division, subject to shareholder and other approvals. The decision follows a review of the Wesfarmers portfolio and an assessment of the composition of its capital employed to support higher levels of future growth and total shareholder returns. Login to […]
INVESTMENT INCENTIVES WELCOMED
March 13, 2018
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today welcomed the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Bill Shorten’s announcement of the Australian Investment Guarantee which will provide targeted tax incentives for Australian industries and Australian jobs. CEO Ms Tanya Barden said Mr Shorten’s announcement is in line with […]
TPF Release New Report - Future of Supply Chain Data
March 5, 2018
In 2017 the TPF worked in partnership with KPMG to understand the current and future data challenges within supply chains – specifically the importance of building a foundation of accurate, timely and aligned supply chain data. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.