Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services (Gross Value of Production of the Horticultural Industry for 2024-25) Determination 2025

Overview

The Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services (Gross Value of Production of the Horticultural Industry for 2024-25) Determination 2025 was made under the authority of the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000. Enacted by the Parliament of Australia, this Determination was introduced to provide an accurate estimation of the gross value of production for the horticultural industry, specifically for the financial year from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The policy objective of this Determination is to ensure that the horticultural industry has a clear and precise valuation that can be used for marketing, research, and development purposes, thereby supporting the continued growth and sustainability of the sector. The total gross value of production for the specified financial year is determined to be $17,331,719,893, with breakdowns provided for sectors such as table grapes and dried grapes, fruit and nuts, vegetables, cut flowers, turf, and nursery, as well as other unspecified horticulture sectors.

Scope and Application

This Determination, made under the authority of the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000, establishes the gross value of production for the horticultural industry in Australia for the financial year beginning 1 July 2024 and ending 30 June 2025. This determination applies to all entities and individuals involved in the production, marketing, and research and development within the horticultural sector. The specified gross value of production is broken down into various sectors including table grapes and dried grapes, fruit and nuts excluding grapes, vegetables excluding ginger, cut flowers, turf and nursery, and other horticulture sectors not otherwise specified. The determination is applicable nationally across Australia, affecting all states and territories. The determination does not provide explicit exclusions or exemptions, though the application of the gross value of production is intended to facilitate the collection of levies and the allocation of funds for marketing and research and development services within the horticultural industry. The application of this Determination may be further refined or extended through subordinate instruments, which could include regulations or guidelines issued under the authority of the Horticulture Act.

Key Provisions

This Determination (C2025G00341), made under the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000, specifies the gross value of production for the horticultural industry for the financial year 2024-25. The total gross value of production is determined to be $17,331,719,893 (section 1). This amount is broken down into specific sectors, including table grapes and dried grapes, fruit and nuts (excluding grapes), vegetables (excluding ginger), cut flowers, turf, and nursery, and other horticulture sectors not otherwise specified (section 2). The breakdown shows that table grapes and dried grapes contribute $884,613,667, fruit and nuts (excluding grapes) contribute $7,030,062,000, vegetables (excluding ginger) contribute $5,792,968,226, cut flowers, turf, and nursery contribute $3,339,371,000, and other horticulture sectors contribute $284,705,000. The Act imposes certain obligations on the entities it governs, primarily ensuring that accurate data on the gross value of production is collected and reported. The entities must provide reliable data to support the calculation of the gross value of production, and ensure that this data is comprehensive and reflective of the actual production values across the various sectors of the horticultural industry. The Act also mandates that these figures are used for the purposes of determining funding and support mechanisms under the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000. Furthermore, the entities must ensure transparency in their reporting and make the data readily available for scrutiny and verification by relevant authorities. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Act can lead to various consequences. The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties, but non-compliance can result in civil and criminal consequences under other relevant legislation. For example, if the data is found to be inaccurate or misleading, it could lead to investigations under the Corporations Act 2001 or the Australian Consumer Law. In severe cases, misrepresentation of data could lead to fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the offence. The exact penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the relevant laws under which the offence is prosecuted.