Australian Dried Fruits Corporation
1 January 1979 – 1 July 1991
Statutory corporation that controlled the export and overseas marketing of Australian dried vine fruits (currants, sultanas and raisins), licensing exporters and promoting Australian dried fruits overseas.
How it came into existence
Established on 1 January 1979, when the Australian Dried Fruits Corporation Act 1978 commenced and repealed the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924 and its amending Acts; the assets, liabilities and functions of the Dried Fruits Control Board passed to the corporation.
- Licensing of dried fruits exporters
- Control of dried fruits exports
- Overseas promotion of dried fruits
The 1978 Act transferred the board's assets, liabilities and functions to the corporation.
Legislation: Australian Dried Fruits Corporation Act 1978
Changes during its life
- 24 July 1987Moved from the Department of Primary Industry to the new Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
How it ended
Ceased on 1 July 1991, when the Australian Dried Fruits Corporation Act 1978 was repealed. Under the Australian Horticultural Corporation Amendment Act 1991 (No. 42 of 1991) the corporation was converted into the Australian Dried Fruits Board, linked to the Australian Horticultural Corporation, with provision for the corporation’s final report and the transfer of its employees. The Australian Dried Fruits Board was itself abolished in 2001, when Horticulture Australia Ltd took over horticultural marketing.
- Export marketing of dried vine fruits
Main functions
- Licensing of dried fruits exporters
- Control of the export and overseas marketing of dried vine fruits
- Overseas promotion of Australian dried fruits
- Administration of export charges
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Federal Register of Legislation – Australian Dried Fruits Corporation Act 1978 (details)
- Federal Register of Legislation – Australian Horticultural Corporation Amendment Act 1991 (as made)
- Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Regulations 2001 – explanatory statement
- Federal Register of Legislation – C1924A00040 (as made, details)
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