| There are a number of organisations that service the sugar industry. Some of these are listed below.
Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA)
Established in 1987, the ACFA is a voluntary and independent association representing
canegrowers in Queensland and New South Wales.
Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC)
ASMC was established in 1987 to represent Australian raw sugar mill owners. It is a voluntary mill representative organisation which acts as a policy forum and service provider to mill owners.
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North Podium Level
Mincom Building
192 Ann Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000 |
Telephone: |
07 3231 5012 |
| Facsimile: |
07 3229 2113 |
| Email: |
asmc@asmc.com.au |
| Website: |
www.asmc.com.au |
BSES Limited (previously Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations)
BSES Limited was established in September 2003 and is owned by Australian sugarcane
growers and millers. It is carrying on functions previously undertaken by the
Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations, including research and technical advice
to industry with regard to soils and agronomy, agricultural engineering, cane
breeding, biotechnology, entomology, pathology, sugar milling technology and
sugar quality.
Caneharvesters
A voluntary association representing the interests of Cane Harvester owner/operators.
Queensland Canegrowers Organisation Limited (CANEGROWERS)
CANEGROWERS was originally established in 1926 by Queensland statute to represent the interests of Queensland canegrowers. For many years State Government regulations made it compulsory for all cane growers to belong to CANEGROWERS but since 2000 membership has been voluntary. CANEGROWERS currently represents around 83% of Queensland sugarcane growers.
Cane Production Boards
Cane Production Board's role previously included administration of cane production
areas and expansion agreed by the Negotiating Team and making guidelines about
land use, environment, transport and matters relevant to cane growing. All Boards
were dissolved at the end of 2004.
Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries
This Queensland State Government department is responsible for overseeing the Sugar Industry Act.
The Minister for Primary Industries & Fisheries is Hon Tim Mulherin, Member for Mackay.
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| 80 Ann Street |
Call Centre: |
13 2523 (local call fee) |
| BRISBANE QLD 4000 |
Facsimile: |
07 3221 4049 (Industry Adjustment Division) |
| GPO Box 46, BRISBANE 4001 |
Website: |
www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL)
Queensland Sugar Limited is a company limited by guarantee, owned by the growers and millers of Queensland. The company is accountable to the industry through its 35 members, which include the mill owners and a representative each from Australian Cane Farmers Association and CANEGROWERS organisation. The company is the marketing body for most of Queensland’s annual raw sugar production.
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| North Podium Level |
Telephone: |
07 3815 0100 |
| Mincom Building |
Facsimile: |
07 3815 0199 |
| 192 Ann Street |
Email: |
qldsugar@qldsugar.com |
| BRISBANE QLD 4000 |
Website: |
www.qldsugar.com |
| GPO Box 891, BRISBANE 4001 |
Sugar Authority
The Sugar Authority previously monitored the performance of Queensland Sugar Limited and received applications from mill owners to be granted exemptions from the statutory vesting arrangements. The statutory vesting arrangements, and the Sugar Authority, were dissolved at the beginning of 2006.
Sugar Terminals Limited (STL)
STL is an industry owned company established to own the bulk sugar terminals. STL has an industry shareholding, with initial share entitlements calculated based on the value of sugar production in seasons 1989 to 1997.
Sugar Research & Development Corporation (SRDC)
Established by the Commonwealth Government in 1990, the SRDC is responsible for identifying and funding strategic research and development activities for the raw sugar industry in consultation with the industry and enters agreements with research organisations to conduct research. It also funds sugar industry research and development projects.
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| 16th Floor, 141 Queen Street |
Telephone: |
07 3210 0495 |
| BRISBANE QLD 4000 |
Facsimile: |
07 3210 0506 |
| PO Box 12050 Elizabeth Street 4002 |
Email: |
srdc@srdc.gov.au |
Sugar Research Institute (SRI)
Founded in 1949, SRI is the research and development arm of the Australian raw sugar industry. Research activities include cane harvesting and transport, cane preparation, milling and diffusion, juice clarification, heating and evaporation, sugar crystallisation, separation and drying, steam generation and energy systems and effluent treatment.
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| 239-255 Nebo Road |
Telephone: |
07 4952 7600 |
| Mackay QLD 4740 |
Facsimile: |
07 4952 7699 |
| PO Box 5611, Mackay Mail Centre 4741 |
Email: |
info@sri.org.au |
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Website: |
www.sri.org.au |
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