More companies accredited to export bulk wheat

Wheat Exports Australia (WEA) today announced that two more bulk wheat exporters have been
accredited through the Bulk Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme under the Wheat Export
Marketing Act 2008 which came into effect on 1 July, bringing the total number of accredited
exporters to 15.

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Peter Woods, advised that the additional exporters accredited by
WEA are:

Riverina (Australia) Pty Ltd
Pentag Commodities Pty Limited

“Processing exporter accreditations and the transition from the single desk arrangement to
liberalised bulk wheat exports has been a priority for WEA since it commenced operation on 1 July
2008.

“We appreciate the need for exporters, growers and the industry to know as soon as possible who
has been accredited and have been very focused on assessing the applications in a rigorous and
timely manner,” Mr Woods said.

To become accredited under the Scheme, exporters are required to demonstrate they are fit and
proper through satisfying the specific eligibility criteria in the Scheme.

WEA has the discretion to make decisions, including applying conditions, based on the applicant’s
particular circumstances and their proposed export arrangements.

WEA also has significant monitoring and enforcement responsibilities to protect the interests of
growers and the industry.

“Growers and the industry need to be aware that accreditation does not indemnify exporters or
provide any guarantees relating to contracts or payments of any kind,” Mr Woods said.
“It is therefore important for growers to exercise prudential judgement in decisions surrounding the
sale and marketing of their wheat.”

WEA is continuing to assess other applications.

Further details on the accredited companies and any conditions of accreditation can be viewed on WEA's online registry at <www.wea.gov.au>.

For further information contact Wheat Exports Australia on (02) 6202 3400 or visit www.wea.gov.au.

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Glenn Conroy
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