Australian Horticultural Corporation
AHC
1988 – February 2001
Statutory marketing authority that promoted horticultural produce in Australia and overseas, controlled exports of apples, pears and some other produce, and ran levy-funded marketing programs for participating industries.
How it came into existence
Established in 1988 under the Australian Horticultural Corporation Act 1987, which abolished the Australian Apple and Pear Corporation and transferred its export control and promotion role to the new corporation.
- Apple and pear export control
- Apple and pear promotion
Legislation: Australian Horticultural Corporation Act 1987
Changes during its life
- 21 October 1998Moved to the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
How it ended
Merged with the Horticultural Research and Development Corporation in February 2001 into Horticulture Australia Ltd, an industry-owned company.
Main functions
- Domestic and export promotion of horticultural produce
- Export control and licensing for apples, pears and other prescribed produce
- Export market development
- Administration of levy-funded marketing programs
- Market information for horticultural industries
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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Sources
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