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Page 1: GTA Stakeholder Briefing 01 Nov 2016 - Grain Trade · Location Differentials released 1 Oct 2016 New “Unfair Contract Terms” laws Vendor Declarations –currently being reviewed

Stakeholder Briefing – 01 Nov 2016

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GTA Contact DetailsPat O’Shannassy – CEO Mary Raynes – Operations ManagerSheryl Brown – Office ManagerWendy Henry – Training Manager

Level 7, 12 O’Connell Street  Sydney  NSW  2000   

PO Box R1829, Royal Exchange  NSW 1225

Phone:  02 9235 ‐ 2155Fax: 02 9235 ‐ 0194Email: [email protected]: www.graintrade.org.au

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Industry driven and managedto

facilitate & promote trade by

providing products, services and advocacy for the Australian grain

value chain.

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Grain Trading Standards

Trade Rules & Contracts

Dispute Resolution Services

Trade & Market Access

Training & Development

ReflectRequirements & capabilities in:1. Regulation2. Production 

Sector3. Supply Chain4. Consumptive 

Sector

Ensure confidence in commercial dealings by 

providing legal rigour

Underpins Contractual 

Arrangements

Engaging with Policy makers to ensure fair & equitable trade and access to 

domestic & global markets

Increase Industry capacity by providing vocational training and development programs

Industry driven and managed

Core TasksCore Tasks

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Draw on industry knowledge & experienceDevelop policies & productsInvolve & engage membersAdvise Board on technical matters & industry perspectiveGovernance via a Technical Charter & guidelinesOversight by GTA Board 

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Technical Committees ‐ key strength of GTATechnical Committees ‐ key strength of GTA

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Commerce CommitteeContractsTrade RulesLocation Differentials

Activities:

No 3 Contract ‐ reviewedBroker / Agent Guidelines – completeLocation Differentials released 1 Oct 2016New “Unfair Contract Terms” lawsVendor Declarations – currently being reviewedASIC MIS Exemption for Pools 

– Sunset Sep 2017• GTA submission lodge 9/9/2016

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Trading StandardsVisual Recognition Standards Guide 

• refer 2015/16 guide all cropsStandards Booklet 

• Wheat, Barley, Sorghum, Maize, Triticale, Oats and Cereal Rye.

Weed Seeds Review • No Change

Industry Submissions • Important feedback loop

Review of the oat standards

CODEX & other submissions 

Stakeholder engagement ongoing

Standards Committee

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Provide industry feedback on:

Australian Grain Industry Code of Practice  “The Code”

Technical Guideline Documents “TGD”

Storage and Handling Guidelines

Chain of Responsibility

Transport, Storage & Ports Committee

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Formerly GM Grain & Seed Industry 

Consultative Committee

Trade association across the supply chain 

Industry Event Response Plan Strategy

Policy Development

Review Market Choices Process

Implement Market Choice Framework

Committee for Plant Breeding Innovation

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Consult with and advise industry & Government on:

Proposed International Standard on Phytosanitary Measures (IPMS) on the International Movement of GrainGlobal Low Level Presence (LLP) Initiative Cartagena Protocol on BiosafetySubmissions to Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA): 

Sulfuryl Fluoride, Glyphosate,  SulfoxaflorGrain Industry Market Access Forum (GIMAF) Development  sorghum, canola, barley & faba bean markets into China Food Standards Aust / NZ – low level MRL development

Trade & Market Access

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MRL issues GTA have actioned:Work on International StandardsNational Residue Survey (NRS) supportOutturn Tolerance Doc on GTA websiteAustralian Grains Industry Post Harvest Chemical Usage Recommendation and Outturn Tolerance 2015/16National Working Party on Grain Protect (NWPGP) supportFood Safety Sub‐Committee (of Standards Committee)International Grain Trade Collation (IGTC) work

Trade & Market Access

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Update…Dept. of Ag Water Resources (DAWR) &Grain and Plant Products Export Industry Consultative Committee (GPPEICC) 

Bulk Vessel Anchorage InspectionCorrect Docs.Grain leaving without Doc/phytoAuthorised Officer’s (AO’s) are currentRemoval of commercial info. on phytosanitary certificate.Change of official stamps – Australian Government Ag.China Industry Management Plan ‐ snails

Grain & Plant Products Export Industry Consultative (GPPEICC)

Grain & Plant Products Export Industry Consultative (GPPEICC)

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Active IGTC Teams Key objective

International Standard on Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) on the International Movement of Grain

Develop policy regarding the drafting process of the Grain Standard.  Met in Melb – GTA host function

Global Low Level Presence (LLP) initiative Address all matters related to LLP, including Global Low‐Level Initiative (GLI), definitions

Cartagena Protocol on Biodiversity Policy development for upcoming COP/MOP meetings

E‐Documentation for grain trading Assess potential introduction of e‐Phytos on a global basis via a dedicated IT hub

New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBTs) Prepare IGTC policy to enhance science based approach to regulation of NPBTs

Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) New working group.

Non‐IGTC International Issues:

APEC Standards Harmonisation Australia leading (GMc advisor)

WTO – US/China Domestic Ag Support Complaint Aust post‐farm gate perspective

International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC) International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC) 

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Workshops offered:

GTA Grain Standards

Understanding Grain Markets

Grain Merchandising

GTA Trade Rules and Contracts

Grain Accounting

GTA Dispute Resolution service

Professional Development Programs 

Advisory and compliance workshop

Export Contracts, Documentation & Chartering

Plus:

GTA Diploma in Grain Management

Training & Development

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GTA / Nuffield fellowship

2015 Lachie Allen, GrainCrop SA

2016 Jerome Critch, PlanFarm, WA  

Professional Development 

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Australian Grain Industry Conference

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Australia Grain Industry Code of Practice National Working Party on Grain Protection (NWPGP)

Packaging Assisting Small Exporters (PASE)Food safety & standards database

Container packing guide

Truck residue cleaning guideWheat Quality Australia (WQA)AGIC – Melbourne & AsiaAustralian Grains Industry Discussion GroupRepresent Industry on Gov’t Advisory CommitteesProfessional DevelopmentAdvocacy – Domestic & International 

Industry Support FunctionsIndustry Support Functions

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At the end of the day, GTA provide…At the end of the day, GTA provide…

Well informed IndustryBetter skilled IndustryAccess to more effective tools & processesMore harmonious & co‐operative environment Enhanced innovation & leadershipIndustry Stewardship, self reliance, appropriate Gov’t support as required.