The National Organic Standard Bill 2024 has been introduced to the Senate!
We have exciting news to share on behalf of OFC and the Organic Development Group (ODG)!
19 November 2024 marked an important milestone in our industry’s pursuit of domestic regulation of the term “organic” with the “National Organic Standard Bill 2024” read into the Senate.
This is an exciting milestone for our industry on the path to domestic regulation and one which we should all take a moment to celebrate!
If passed, this Bill would establish the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce as the mandatory domestic certification standard for businesses selling organic products in Australia.
A full media release and FAQs can be found below.
In order to garner maximum support of the proposed Bill from all sides of politics and give it the best chance of being passed, OFC along with our industry partners in the ODG, encourage organic operators and consumers to raise their voices to highlight why domestic regulation is so important for consumer protection and to facilitate new growth in our industry.
In the coming days we will provide a suite of resources which will be available for anyone wishing to lend their support to this important cause – this will include letters you can send to your local MP and the Ag Minister, social media resources and more.
In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.
Private Senate Bill Introduction & FAQ
The Bill & Explanatory Memorandum
AOL CEO Jackie Brian, Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud and NASAA Organic General Manager Damien Rankine with the Bill.
