Agricultural Industry Services Act 1998. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act with respect to the constitution and functions of agricultural industry services committees; and for other purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Non-governmental entity Business/industry/corporations Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 14 August 1998. Abstract This Act concerns the establishment and operation of agricultural industry services committees. Under section 1, agricultural services include a)the conduct of research into, the development of techniques for or the provision of information or advice on: (i) the growing, raising, producing, packaging, processing or marketing of primary products, or (ii) the prevention, eradication or control of diseases or pest infestations that affect primary products; b) the establishment or management of schemes for: (i) the maintenance of quality control in the growing, raising, producing, packaging, processing or marketing of primary products, or (ii) the prevention, eradication or control of diseases or pest infestations that affect primary products, or (iii) the compensation of primary producers for losses incurred by them as a result of the damage or destruction of primary products or (iv) the protection or management of the natural environment by primary producers, or (v) the purchase by, or the supply to, primary producers of goods and services for use in connection with their activities as primary producers. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Agricultural Industry Services Regulation 2015. Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2016) Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Institution, Registration, Fruits/edible nuts, Viticulture/oenological practices Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Agricultural Industry Services Amendment (Interstate Arrangements) Act 2002. Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2004) Keyword: Agricultural development, Non-governmental entity Source: FAO, FAOLEX