AU: Inquiry into citrus industry announced
Tasmanian Liberal Senator Richard Colbeck called for a broad-ranging inquiry in December last year.
The inquiry will look at the structure of the industry as well as issues surrounding export opportunities, supply chain efficiencies and competition.
A Senate committee inquiry into the Australian citrus industry provides a great opportunity for growers according to Anne Ruston, Senator for South Australia.
"The citrus industry has been through a very tough time recently so I am hopeful this inquiry will produce some positive and constructive outcomes and solutions,'' Ms Ruston said.
"An efficient and robust structure is needed for the industry so it can withstand the constant external pressures of cheap imports, the high Australian dollar, pests and diseases, and weather events.
"I encourage anyone who has an interest in the citrus industry to make a submission.''
Source: weeklytimesnow.com.au
