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Mandatory Code of Conduct for Grain Export Terminals (Bulk Wheat Exports) – Regulation Impact Statement for consultation – Department of Agriculture

On 3 June 2014, the Minister for Agriculture released for consultation an exposure draft mandatory port access code of conduct for bulk wheat exports and an associated Regulation Impact Statement (RIS). The RIS examines options for improving access to port terminals for bulk wheat exporters. One option is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct for all port terminal service providers. The code is aimed at standardising access arrangements and improving the transparency of bulk wheat exports. If implemented by 30 September 2014, the code would replace the Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008. A RIS has been prepared by the Department of Agriculture for consultation, along with the draft code. Submissions on the draft code and RIS close at 5pm on Friday 24 June 2014. The RIS has been certified by the Department of Agriculture and was subject to an early assessment by the Office of Best Practice Regulation.