Structures and Members

Board of Directors | Citrus Australia Staff

Own It, Grow It, Benefit

Join Citrus Australia today and win

Growers signing up, or renewing, their Citrus Australia Ltd membership this year also have the chance to win a full
registration to this year’s national conference in Queensland’s Hervey Bay. Conference registration includes three night’s accommodation at Peppers Pier Resort (http://www.peppers.com.au/Pier-Resort/) and access to all conference events from Sunday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 3. The conference program will feature international and national speakers with a focus on industry marketing issues. One day will be dedicated to a field trip (at this stage in Gayndah/Mundubbera area) to showcase
orchards and packing facilities.

Click here to download the 2010-11 Membership form

Grower Membership ... What's in it for me?

You'll be first to hear about any developments in the critical issues facing the industry, such as;
• AQUIS fee increases
• Workplace Agreements
• Mandatory Code of Conduct
• Regulation of the introduction of new varieties (reducing the risk for the growers)
• Lobbying the chains re pricing policies
• Lobbying the government for financial support for the industry and greater quarantine
protection on imports

You'll get media releases, newsletters, updates and alerts ahead of the pack
You'll get personal invitations and notices to all Citrus Australia meetings and events
You'll get special discounts to all Citrus Australia industry forums and events
You'll get access to the "Members Only" section of the Citrus Australia website (available soon)
You'll be provided with all key leadership documents produced by Citrus Australia (corporate plan,
annual report, annual operating plan)
You'll be eligible to nominate for board and advisory committee positions
You'll get discounts on any advertising you do in Citrus Australia's key publications, including the highly popular
Australian Citrus News magazine)

The following are proud to be Affiliate Members of Citrus Australia:

Agrichem

AgVantage Pty Ltd

Amcor Fibre Packaging

Auscitrus

Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd

Brismark

Chep Australia

Citrus Monitoring Services Pty Ltd

Colour Vision Systems Pty Ltd

Condor Fresh Pty Ltd

Crusta Fruit Juices Pty Ltd

Department of Agriculture & Food Western Australia

DNE World Fruit Sales

EE Muir & Sons

EJT Packers Pty Ltd

Favco

Finlaysons

Fruitmark

Gayndah Packers Co-operative Association Ltd

HJ Heinz Company Australia Ltd

Holman Fresh

Horticulture Fresh Australia Pty Ltd

Industry & Investment NSW

J Tech Systems Pty Ltd

Landmark Operations Ltd

Leonie Burrows & Associates

Lochert Bros Pty Ltd

Mario's Packhouse

Melbourne Citrus Committee

Melpat International Pty Ltd

Mildura Fruit Company

National Foods Australia Pty Ltd

Nippy's Waikerie Producers Pty Ltd

Pacific Fresh

Qualtiy Fruits Pty Ltd

Riversun Export

Sandalwood Ridge Fruit Pty Ltd

Simfresh

Spraygro

Sunraysia Nurseries

Waxon Pty Ltd

About Us

Welcome to Citrus Australia!

The citrus industry in Australia is worth $440 million and represents the interests of over 2000 citrus growers. It is the largest fresh fruit exporter, with annual export earnings of $180 million.

The most produced citrus varieties are Oranges (76%), Mandarins (16%) followed by lemon and limes (5.5%) and grapefruit (2.5%).

Citrus Australia is the national peak body for citrus growers and affiliates - a member based ‘not for profit’ organisation, which is funded by grower and affiliate membership. Formed on 1 November 2008, Citrus Australia Ltd acquired operations of Australian Citrus Growers following a meeting on 14 October 2008, where delegates voted in favour of the resolution. 

Leading the industry in policy and representation, communication, domestic & export marketing, industry development and national resource management, Citrus Australia provides practical information, advice and assistance to members. It also ensures current and emerging issues, including industrial relations, biosecurity and market access are heard at all levels of government.

In its first year, Citrus Australia has been relentless in its commitment to building strong relationships with members, retailers and the wider industry. Key industry development programs have been delivered, as well as a national forum on “Understanding the Supply Chain”, continuous lobbying to government on key policy issues  (Water, AQIS fees, Horticulture Award 2010) and the planning of a national conference in November 2009.

Citrus Australia consults with state boards and regional organisations to develop and implement priority programs for the Citrus industry.

Citrus Australia’s head office is based in the vibrant regional city of Mildura, Victoria, with a regional office in beautiful Brisbane, Queensland.

Join Citrus Australia today - OWN IT, GROW IT, BENEFIT!

ormation on Member entitlements

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Please contact us at:
Citrus Australia Ltd
PO Box 5091 Mildura VIC 3500
Email admin@citrusaustralia.com.au

Ph (03) 5023 6333
Fax (03) 5023 3877