International agreement with the European Union on organic goods

Public consultation on this topic has now closed.

The Australian Government is continuing to support the agriculture industry as it works towards reaching its goal of $100 billion in farmgate production by 2030. One aspect of the strategy is to increase access to premium overseas markets. Organic goods, due to their credentials as being free from artificial chemicals, pesticides, fertilisers and genetically modified organisms, are able to attract premium prices.

Australia’s current organic goods trade arrangement with the European Union (EU) is due to expire on 31 December 2026. We are preparing to renew the current unilateral arrangement and move into a bilateral trade agreement (treaty level) to meet EU regulatory requirements. These upcoming negotiations have presented the opportunity to extend the agreement to add organic products including wine and agriculture to the list of existing products. Public and industry consultation was requested through Have Your Say for input on this agreement and the products it covers.

How you had your say

We sought feedback from stakeholders on the international agreement with the European Union on organic goods.

What happens next

We will carefully consider all submissions and where appropriate incorporate feedback into the negotiations for an updated arrangement with the EU. Following this online consultation, we will hold an industry forum. The forum will provide an opportunity for you to provide additional feedback. It will also allow us to provide more background on the current Australia-EU organics arrangement and detail the steps involved in the agreement negotiations, including timelines.