As part of its review of the proposal to increase
the citrus R&D levy to $3.20/t and the PHA
biosecurity levy to $0.30/t (a total increase of
$1.50/t), the Department of Agriculture and Water
Resources is providing a six week period for
lodgements of objections or support.
Levy payers wishing to object should clearly outline which aspects of the levy proposal they are objecting to, list reasons why the levy is opposed, and provide suitable supporting argument and evidence, together with the contact details of those making the objections.
Submissions must be received by 5pm, March 18, AEST.
Submissions may be made in writing to the government at:
Levies Revenue Service
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Locked Bag 4488
KINGSTON ACT 2604
Or
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources
PO Box 6100
Senate
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
For more information, please visit www.citrusaustralia.com.au