Government Statements

This section includes Government statements relating to the Australian wheat industry and the Export Wheat Commission.

> 23 June 2008 - Minister's media release on the passage of wheat marketing reforms through Parliament. The Minister also announces the new Board members for Wheat Exports Australia.

> 30 May 2008 - Minister's media release regarding the introduction of wheat marketing reforms into Parliament

> 5 March 2008 - Minister's media release regarding the release of draft wheat marketing legislation

> 18 February 2008 - Minister's media release reaffirming the Government’s commitment to deliver on its election commitment to dismantle the wheat export monopoly by 1 July 2008.

> 8 February 2008 - Minister's media release announcing his decisions on bulk wheat export applications - three applications approved

> 6 February 2008 - Minister's media release announcing the membership of the Industry Expert Group

> 4 January 2008 - Minister's media release regarding the Industry Expert Group to advise Government on key industry wheat services

> 12 December 2007 - Minister's media release regarding outstanding bulk wheat export applications

> 3 October 2007 - Minister McGauran's media release on the new Export Wheat Commission appointments