Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production – Rural Industries for 2024-25) Determination 2025
I, Joanna Stanion, delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make this Determination under subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act) as it continues to apply under subitem 4(2) of Schedule 4 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024 in relation to the financial year beginning on 1 July 2024.
For the purposes of subsection 32(1A) of the PIRD Act, the amount of the gross value of production specified in column 2 of an item in the following table for the financial year referred to in that column, is determined for the goods:
- that are the produce of the primary industry (or the class of primary industries) specified in column 1 of that item; and
- in relation to which a levy has been attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation established under subsection 9(1) of the PIRD Act.
Determination of gross value of production |
Item | Column 1 Goods of produce of primary industry or class of industry | Column 2 Gross value of production for financial year
starting on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025 |
1 | Buffalo | $8,789,389 |
2 | Chicken meat | $3,773,845,401 |
3 | Deer | $1,623,226 |
4 | Ratites (ostriches) | $114,639 |
5 | Goat fibre | $1,031,154 |
6 | Macropod | $29,824,718 |
7 | Honey | $221,539,093 |
8 | Rice | $220,690,667 |
9 | Pasture seed | $49,737,927 |
10 | Ginger | $16,229,107 |
11 | Fodder | $559,078,825 |
12 | Tea tree oil | $22,546,367 |
13 | Thoroughbred horses | $507,041,697 |
Note: The total of the amounts of gross value of production determined is $5,412,092,210
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Dated 23 June 2025
Joanna Stanion
First Assistant Secretary, Agricultural Policy Division
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Overview
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production – Rural Industries for 2024-25) Determination 2025 was enacted to establish the gross value of production for various primary industries for the financial year commencing on 1 July 2024. This Determination was made under subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act), as it continues to apply under subitem 4(2) of Schedule 4 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024. The enactment of this legislation aims to provide accurate and updated figures for the gross value of production, which is essential for the appropriate allocation of levies towards research and development in the rural sector. This determination was issued by Joanna Stanion, a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, ensuring that the information provided is both current and applicable to the relevant industries.
This Determination specifies the gross value of production for several primary industries, including buffalo, chicken meat, deer, and others, thereby facilitating the effective implementation of levies for research and development purposes. The policy objective is to support the continued growth and innovation in Australia's primary industries by ensuring that the funds allocated for research and development are based on accurate and up-to-date data. This approach helps in addressing the specific needs of each industry, ultimately contributing to the overall sustainability and competitiveness of Australia's primary sector.
Scope and Application
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production – Rural Industries for 2024-25) Determination 2025 applies to primary industries within Australia, specifically targeting the goods produced by these industries for which a levy has been attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. This Determination is made in accordance with the powers conferred by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and it outlines the gross value of production for various goods produced by specific primary industries for the financial year commencing on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025. This includes industries such as buffalo, chicken meat, deer, ratites, goat fibre, macropod, honey, rice, pasture seed, ginger, fodder, tea tree oil, and thoroughbred horses. The total gross value of production for these industries amounts to $5,412,092,210. This Determination has a national jurisdictional reach across Australia and applies to all entities involved in the specified primary industries that are subject to the levy. The application of this Determination is extended and may be further defined through subordinate instruments as necessary under the relevant legislative framework.
Key Provisions
The Primary Industries Research and Development (Gross Value of Production – Rural Industries for 2024-25) Determination 2025 (the Determination) sets out the gross value of production (GVP) for various primary industries for the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025. Under this Determination, the GVP for each specified primary industry is detailed in a table, with each industry's produce and the corresponding GVP amount listed. For instance, buffalo production is valued at $8,789,389, while chicken meat production is significantly higher at $3,773,845,401 (section 1). The total of the amounts of gross value of production determined is $5,412,092,210.
This Determination is made under subsection 32(1A) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act) and is applicable as it continues to apply under subitem 4(2) of Schedule 4 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024. It specifies the GVP for goods that are the produce of the primary industry or class of primary industries, and for which a levy has been attached to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation established under subsection 9(1) of the PIRD Act. The obligations under this Determination include the accurate reporting of the GVP for the specified primary industries and ensuring that these figures are used as a basis for levy calculations and research funding allocations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Determination could result in breaches of the PIRD Act and other related legislation. Although specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach are not detailed in this Determination, penalties for non-compliance with the PIRD Act generally include fines and potential legal action. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and may include both civil and criminal consequences. It is important for entities subject to this Determination to adhere to its requirements to avoid any potential repercussions.