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Review of Australia's horticulture code to examine sector competition issues

( January 29, 2026, 03:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia’s Horticulture Code, which regulates trade between growers and traders of wholesale unprocessed fruit and vegetables, will be reviewed to identify any competition issues, a minister has said. In a joint statement published on Wednesday, Australian Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh said the review will examine potential improvements to the code and “allow stakeholders to consider competition issues facing the sector.” The statement added that independent reviewer Chris Leptos with “extensive corporate and government experience,” will consult with stakeholders across the horticulture supply chain over coming months. The minister said that a consultation paper has been published and the final review report is expected to be provided to the government by the end of April.Statement follows.  Consultation paper is attached....

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