Fact Sheets

These WEA Fact Sheets aim to assist in providing important industry information to all exporters.

Wheat Pools: The questions you need to ask (428 KB)
Pools manage a large volume of wheat each year and are an important feature of Australia’s wheat marketing landscape. This Fact Sheet outlines the questions you need to ask a prospective pool manager before you commit to a pool provider.
Date published: 15 August 2010

AQIS and Marine Surveyors
Australia's reputation overseas, as a wheat exporter, is underpinned by a favourable pest status which enables market access to many importing country destinations.
Date published: 20 May 2009

Bulk Wheat Exports
Changes under the Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008 (the Act) have demonstrated that strong demand exists for Australian wheat internationally.
Date published: 1 June 2009

Chemical Residues Importing Country Requirements
Grain for export must meet importing country Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). This is an important part in continuing to secure access to key export markets.
Date published: 22 April 2009

Grain Rail Freight in Australia
Rail is a high volume transport option and has economic, social, safety and environmental benefits. However, competitive forces and a rationalisation process within the grains industry has increased grain tonnage being transported by road.
Date published: 28 May 2009

Melbourne Port Terminal and the access test
WEA holds the view that, under the Scheme, the port terminal service at MPT is not required to be the subject of an access undertaking accepted by the ACCC after 1 October 2009.
Date published: 23 April 2009

Vessels Failing Survey and the Cost to Industry
The Australian wheat industry enjoys an excellent reputation in the world wheat market. The industry has strict quality control measures in place to ensure Australia's reputation in not lost once grain is loaded onto the vessel.
Date published: 20 May 2009

Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme
Wheat Exports Australia (WEA) administers the export of bulk wheat from Australia, under the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme.
Date published: 22 April 2009

World Wheat Trends and the Effect on Australian Prices
High wheat prices in 2008 were driven largely by a sharp drawdown in global wheat stocks, combined with depleted carryover stocks in Australia due to the 2007 drought.
Date published: 16 October 2009

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