Australia Launches Review of Horticulture Code of Conduct

Independent review to assess fairness in horticulture trading

Image: MDBPIXS/stock.adobe.comThe Australian government has announced that Chris Leptos will lead an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct. Horticulture is Australia’s third largest agricultural industry, with production value forecast to reach $18.9 billion this financial year and exports expected to reach $4.4 billion. The Code regulates trade between growers and traders of wholesale unprocessed fruit, vegetables, nuts and her…

Australia launches review of Horticulture Code of Conduct

Australia's horticulture sector is set to undergo an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct following an announcement by the Australian Government. The review will be led by Mr Chris Leptos AO and will examine whether the Code remains fit for purpose, given changes in market structure and…

NFF Horticulture Council welcomes review of Code of Conduct I Australian Rural & Regional News

National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Media Release, 28 January 2026 The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian Government of an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct. NFF Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the review is a timely opportunity to strengthen fairness and transparency in Australia’s rapidly expanding horticulture sector. “Growers rely on the H…

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A final report is expected to be provided by April

NFF Horticulture Council welcomes review of Code of Conduct

The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian Government of an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct. NFF Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the review is a timely opportunity to strengthen fairness and transparency in Australia’s rapidly expanding horticulture sector. “Growers rely on the Horticulture Code to ensure they are treated fairly and their product…