Vexed export cost recovery hike delayed as Labor bows to mounting pressure

Australian government defers export cost recovery increases

Phased transition was originally set to commence from 1 July 2026, pushing costs up for exporters

AMIC welcomes delay to export cost recovery implementation

Image: Kondor83/stock.adobe.comThe Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to delay by 12 months the implementation of increased fees and charges for export regulatory services. AMIC said the proposed changes represent an added cost for exporters during a period of trade uncertainty, with businesses facing higher operating costs, reduced access to overseas markets and risks to regional employment…

Vexed export cost recovery hike delayed as Labor bows to mounting pressure

Julie Collins confirms delay of the contentions export cost recovery hike has been delayed to 2027 as a short-term reprieve for ailing exporters.

Processors, live exporters welcome postponement in export cost recovery scheme

Red meat processors have welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a 12-month delay to its implementation of increases to fees and charges associated with its export regulatory services...

NFF welcomes fertiliser decisions and export cost recovery deferral as pressure relief for producers

The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to establish a fertiliser taskforce, commit to fertiliser underwriting, and defer the phased transition to full cost recovery for export regulatory services until 1 July 2027. The phased transition was originally due to begin on 1 July 2026. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the package of measures provides welcome breathing space for farmers and exporters facing sustai…