Government Submissions
Grains Council of Australia (GCA) is the national peak industry body for grains growers around Australia and its policies are determined members of GCA. One of the key roles of GCA is to develop policy from the guidance and direction of its members and to lodge formal submissions to the Federal Government.
GCA is committed to developing national policies aimed at cultivating a strong, innovative, globally competitive and environmentally sustainable grains industry.
Please see below for GCA’s submissions to the Federal Government.
- Australian Grains Industry Alliance Submission to Infrastructure Australia. Full Submission.
- Australian Grains Industry Alliance Submission to the Federal Government's CPRS Green Paper. Full Submission.
- Australian Grains Industry Alliance Submission to the Biosecurity and Quarantine Review. Full Submission.
- Wheat Industry Expert Groups Discussion Paper. Full Submission.
- Draft Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008. Full Submission.
- Review of Gene Technology. Full Submission.
- Prime Minister's Biofuels Taskforce 2005. Full Submission.
Latest News
- 3 October 2008
Having representation from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania around the table was fundamental to the success of the conference, said GCA Chairman Murray Jones. more> - 19 September 2008
Grains Council of Australia (GCA) Chairman Murray Jones has welcomed WA Grains Group (WAGG) around the national policy making table at GCA. more> - 2 September 2008
Grains Council of Australia (GCA) Chairman Murray Jones is pleased to announce the acceptance of the Council of Grain Grower Organisations Ltd (COGGO) as its newest member. more > - 26 August 2008
The Grains Council of Australia is urging all grain growers to vote at the upcoming AWB Limited A-class shareholder meeting on Wednesday 3 September, following the adjournment of the Extraordinary General Meeting in Melbourne last week. more > - 8 August 2008
Grains Council backs AWB constitutional change more > - 30 July 2008
Failed WTO talks disappointing for Australian grain growers more > - 7 July 2008
Garnaut exposes challenges of ETS in agriculture more > - 15 May 2008
GCA welcomes continuation of EC drought assistance for farmers more > - 15 May 2008
GCA talks upcountry issues with Minister more >