The Proposal for an increase in the Agaricus Mushroom levy has been lodged with the Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Joe Ludwig. This follows a strong ‘Yes’ vote in the ballot conducted late last year; and review of the proposal last week, by the Board of Horticulture Australia Ltd.

A full copy of the levy increase proposal and its supporting appendices can be downloaded from the links in the panel on the right. Please note, it is a large file and so if you have difficulty downloading, contact Sheri LeFeuvre at AMGA (02 4577 6877) for assistance.

Objections

The Australian Government's Levy principles and guidelines provide for a six week period in which a formal objection to a levy proposal may be lodged.  The objection period commenced when the Minister received the submission on 10 April 2012 and will expire at 5pm AEST on 22 May 2012.

Submissions should list reasons and include the number of potential levy payers opposed to the levy.  The Levy principles and guidelines are located at www.daff.gov.au/_data/assets/pdf_file/0003/253353/levy-principles-guidelines.pdf

What’s next?

Refer back to this website for further updates on the levy submission.

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