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21/02/2011

V/Line Presentation on Flood damage to Victorian Rail lines
A powerpoint presentation by Brendan Geary, V/line Pty Ltd, providing an overview of damage to Victorian rail line as a result of january 2011 floods. The presentation also summarises repair work to date and the schedule for further repair work.




28/09/2010

AQIS - Non-GM Certification
Changes to the process for Non-genetically modified organism(non-GMO) certification.




28/09/2010

GRDC plague locust control Fact Sheet
Released by GRDC 1 September 2010




28/09/2010

WEA Media Release- questions for operators of grain pools
WEA has released a a suggested questionnaire for growers to ask operators of grain pools for the coming harvest. The media release is attached. Refer also the separate fact sheet below




28/09/2010

WEA Fact sheet for the coming harvest
The WEA fact sheet should be read in conjunction with the media release above




28/09/2010

GRDC Mouse Management Fact Sheet
Published by GRDC in May 2010




04/01/2010

Review of National Registration Scheme for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
The final discussion paper released by the Department of Primary Industries Victoria today is attached




04/01/2010

Background Note: Review of National Registration Scheme for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
This background note released by DPI should be read in conjunction with the Discussion paper




18/12/2009

GTA Location Differentials 17 December 2009
The latest list of Location Differentials are attached. They should be read in conjunction with the Explanatory Memorandum available on this page




15/12/2009

09 10 Explanatory memorandum GTA LOcation Differentials
To be read in conjunction with the Excel spreadsheet of Location Differentials




28/08/2009

New Rules For Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals and Stock food
Several changes have been made to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals ( Control of Use) Act 1992, which controls the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals and the manufacture and sale of stock food in Victoria. The attached article explains.




15/08/2008

Department of Transport: Rail Presentation 8 August 2008 PART ONE
A presentation in two parts made by David Hill, Senior Policy Officer-Rail Freight Strategy and Projects, Department of Transport, to the Annual General meeting of the Grain Industry Association of Victoria in Melbourne on Friday 8 August 2008.




15/08/2008

Department of Transport: Rail presentation, 8 August 2008 PART TWO
A presentation in two parts made by David Hill, Senior Policy Officer-Rail Freight Strategy and Projects, Department of Transport, to the Annual General meeting of the Grain Industry Association of Victoria in Melbourne on Friday 8 August 2008.




13/08/2008

Concerns regarding the allocation of food grade shipping containers
A number of organisations have expressed concerns to NACMA relating to the modus operandi of shipping companies and the allocation of food grade shipping containers.This issue will also be of interest to many GIAV members. NACMA wrote to Shipping Aust




10/08/2008

Russian Grain Union: XVI International Grain Conference
See the attached article for more information on this forthcoming event




24/06/2008

Wheat reform Bill passes Federal Parliament - The Hon Tony Burke MP -
The Rudd Government delivered grain industry economic reform after Federal Parliament today passed legislation to overhaul the bulk wheat export marketing system. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke thanked the industry groups




15/04/2008

Rail Freight Support Package
In February the State Government announced a $20 million package for Victorias rail freight industry. The two year package will provide a temporary rebate for container freight carried on rail services from Warrnambool, Horsham, Mildura and Shepparton/Toc




08/04/2008

A producers guide to taking out contracts to supply grain. NACMA 2007
This guide, published in 2007 is shortly to be updated. A copy of the booklet is attached




14/03/2008

Fri 14th Mar, 2008 - Food Regulation in Victoria: The Victorian Government,s Media release
Final Report - Simplifying the Menu: Food Regualtion in Victoria The final report, Simplifying the Menu: Food Regulation in Victoria, was released by the Treasurer on 10 February 2008. The Treasurer has issued a media release, which can be access us




14/03/2008

Food Regulation in Victoria: The Governments response to the VCEC Final Report
Final Report - Simplifying the Menu: Food Regualtion in Victoria The final report, Simplifying the Menu: Food Regulation in Victoria, was released by the Treasurer on 10 February 2008. A copy can be accessed from the following link