Notice issued: 30 June 2023
From 1 July 2023, the levy and charge on stone fruit produced in Australia will be amended. Legislative changes will be made by the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment (Stone Fruit) Regulations 2023 and Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment (Stone Fruit) Regulations 2023.
The total levy and charge rates for stone fruit will remain at 1 cent per kilogram. The amendment to the stone fruit levy and charge will:
- Increase the research and development component of the stone fruit levy and charge from 0.539 cents per kilogram of stone fruit to 0.98 cents per kilogram.
- Reduce the marketing component of the stone fruit levy and charge from 0.441 cents per kilogram of stone fruit to 0.00 cents per kilogram.
Stone fruit levy and charge rates:
| Levy and Charge component | Levy and charge rate to 30 June 2023 | Levy and charge rate from 1 July 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Development | 0.539 cents per kilogram | 0.98 cents per kilogram |
| Marketing | 0.441 cents per kilogram | 0.00 cents per kilogram |
| Plant Health Australia | 0.02 cents per kilogram | 0.02 cents per kilogram |
| Emergency Plant Pest Response | 0.00 cents per kilogram | 0.00 cents per kilogram |
| Total | 1 cent per kilogram | 1 cent per kilogram |
The change to the levy rate and charge is intended to support the relevant industry bodies in leveraging export opportunities for stone fruit and contribute to delivering greater returns for growers.