Growcom is the leading voice for Queensland horticulture across all commodities and regions.

Our team builds networks and relationships across Australia that enable us to influence positive solutions for industry. Growcom:

• Works with our members to develop policy positions and deliver outcomes that enhance industry sustainability and profitability.
• Speaks out through the media on key industry issues.
• Campaigns on priority industry needs during State and Federal elections.
• Reviews, informs and influences government proposals.
• Prepares policy statements, submissions, strategic plans and funding proposals.
• Works closely with politicians, the public service, industry networks and key players in the supply chain on matters of critical concern to growers.

GROWCOM’S POLICY STATEMENTS

• Biosecurity
• Business management and development
• Climate change
• Consumers
• Economics
• Education and training
• Food Safety
• Human resources and industrial relations
• Natural resource management
• Research and development
• Regional planning
• Trade
• Water resource and water quality management
• Workplace health and safety

Contact the Manager, Policy & Advocacy

Richard Shannon
Manager, Policy & Advocacy

07 3620 3844
rshannon@growcom.com.au

Horticulture Code of Conduct Templates

HPA TEMPLATES FOR DOWNLOAD

All grower and traders operating through the Central markets must now have a valid Horticulture Produce Agreement (HPA) in or risk being penalised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Growcom has developed HPA templates for growers who choose to pursue either an agency or merchant style agreement with their wholesaler or packhouse, depending on the preference of both parties.

THE QUEENSLAND HORTICULTURE COUNCIL

The Queensland Horticulture Council (QHC) is the preeminent forum for deliberating and determining horticulture policy in Queensland. It is comprised of representatives from Growcom and each of the major regionally-based grower groups and associations. Given the dispersed nature of our state, the QHC only meets in person once each year along with members of the Growcom Board.

If you would like to provide input on the QHC’s policy deliberations please get in touch with your local association.