Horticulture Code of Conduct Review

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Share your views on the supplementary Horticulture Code of Conduct consultation paper.

On 28 January 2026, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins announced the independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct (the Code), undertaken by Mr Chris Leptos AO. The review will advise government on whether the Code should sunset in April 2027 or be remade.

Following initial stakeholder consultation between January and March 2026, Mr Leptos has recommended further consultation to inform the final review. A supplementary consultation paper has been developed, which seeks your views on:

facilitating trade with no signed Horticulture Produce Agreement
method or formula-based price setting
the inclusion of processors, exports and nuts in the Code
further clarity around definitions in the Code
reducing compliance and reporting burdens.

Your feedback will help inform the final independent review report, due for submission to government by mid-2026.

Previous consultation

Between January and March 2026, we consulted growers, traders, processors, exporters, industry and government on an initial consultation paper via Have Your Say, and in virtual and in-person sessions. Visit our submissions page to read the permissioned responses to the initial Horticulture code of conduct review consultation paper.