Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000
Variation to the Deed of Agreement 2014–18 between the Commonwealth and Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
The Commonwealth, represented by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, and Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (HIA Ltd) agreed a variation to the Deed of Agreement 2014–18 (the Deed) entered into on 18 November 2014 under section 12(1) of the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000.
The variation came into effect on 18 November 2015 and amended the due date in the Deed for the provision of HIA Ltd’s first strategic plan and associated program framework to 30 April 2016, and made related consequential amendments. The variation also added a new clause to the Deed requiring the disclosure of pecuniary interests by HIA Ltd committee and panel members involved with the selection and funding of research and development and/or marketing activities.