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Horticultural Research and Development Corporation Act 1987.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Horticultural Research and Development Corporation, and for related purposes.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Institution Agricultural development Vegetables/legumes
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The objects of the establishment of the Corporation are: (a) to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Australian horticultural industries; (b) to develop in Australian horticultural industries an awareness of the contribution that can be made by horticultural research and development in improving their efficiency and competitiveness; (c) to further the sustainable use and sustainable management of natural resources; (d) to increase the economic, environmental and social benefits to members of the Australian horticultural industries and the community in general by improving the production, processing, storage, transport and marketing of the products of horticultural industries; and (e) to ensure sound accountability for expenditure on horticultural research and development. The functions of the Corporation include: (a) to investigate and evaluate the requirements for horticultural research and development and, on the basis of such investigation and evaluation and to prepare a research and development plan under section 26; and (b) to carry out, and coordinate and fund the carrying out of, horticultural research and development projects. (85 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Horticultural Research and Development Corporation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1988 (1999)

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services (Repeals and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Vegetables/legumes, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX