AboutAustralian Organic
Australian Organic is the leading peak body for the organic industry, a member owned not-for-profit organisation protecting and promoting the future of the Australian organic industry.
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Learn more about Australian Organic Ltd including our history, our structure, strategic priorities and more.
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Domestic Regulation
Australian Organic Limited’s number one strategic priority is to deliver a fit for purpose regulatory process that is consistent with organic export requirements.
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LatestIndustry News & Updates
- Posted on March 23, 2023
- aonews, Our Members
Sprout Organic are the creators of the world’s first plant-based, vegan and organic formulas for infants and toddlers, having first brought their innovations to market in late 2020.
The Gold Coast business was founded by husband-wife duo Sel & Jen, who decided to create their own formula when they couldn’t find a suitable option on the market that met their children’s needs. Other products had unwanted processed ingredients, so they sought to create a clean and nutritious option that families could trust.
- Posted on March 17, 2023
- aonews, Media Release, Regulation
Queensland’s oldest organic processor and the nation’s leading producer of organic free-range chicken have expressed their frustration at the government’s “ill-informed” and “ridiculous” decision to abandon organic domestic regulation.
Quentin Kennedy, Managing Director of Kialla Pure Foods, addressed media and industry leaders today in response to Agriculture Minister Murray Watt’s recent comments that regulation would be “too big a burden” for some organic operators.
- Posted on March 8, 2023
- aonews, Media Release, Regulation
As peak body for Australia’s organic industry, AOL has reacted with alarm and dismay at the move by Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt to place domestic regulation into the too-hard basket, despite his department’s own commissioned advice finding it will leave the industry and consumers worse off.
- Posted on March 8, 2023
- aonews, Media Release
The many and diverse achievements of women in the organic industry are being highlighted this International Women’s Day by peak industry body Australian Organic Limited (AOL).
AOL Chief Executive, Niki Ford, said Australia’s $2 billion a year organic sector is filled with innovative, driven, and successful women.
“Diversity is essential to the success of our industry,” Ms Ford said.
“Across Australia, women are actively contributing to driving organics forward and supporting widespread success, not only through certified organic products, but through ongoing sustainable practices.”
- Posted on March 7, 2023
- aonews
The topic of mandatory domestic regulation for organics was raised in a Senate Estimates hearing on 14 February, where questions were put to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and its Minister Murray Watt. AOL believes that several statements made by the Department in response to these questions were lacking context, and do not tally with the reality facing operators throughout the organic industry. In an effort to clarify these perceptions, AOL sent a document to the Minister and Secretary of Department on Friday March 3, specifically addressing four of the Department’s statements.
- Posted on March 3, 2023
- aonews, Media Release
Applications for the highly sought after 2023 Australian Organic Wine Awards Associate Scholarship are now open, presenting a unique opportunity for the next generation of female wine leaders.
Supported by peak industry body Australian Organic Limited (AOL), the scholarship is aimed at promoting female talent and leadership in the organic wine industry, as well as serving the Award's purpose of raising the profile of organic and biodynamic wine.
The future of the organic industry is our priority
Learn more about Australian Organic Limited’s number one objective – mandatory organic domestic regulation.