Extension to have your say on rice vesting

16 Jul 2021

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is reminding the rice industry to have its say on the future of rice vesting in NSW, as part of a review to determine whether vesting continues to be in the best interests of the industry and broader community.

In response to the current NSW Heath Orders relating to various work and travel restrictions, which has impacted consultation, DPI has decided to extend the closing date for submissions by an additional three weeks to the 15 August 2021.

DPI Manager of Insights & Industry Analysis Michael Rollin said the review presents an opportunity for growers, industry organisations and the broader rice community to provide feedback to help guide the best outcomes for industry.

“It is standard practice for such regulation to be reviewed regularly to ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of the industry it serves,” Mr Rollin said.

“The review will examine whether the rice vesting export arrangements are providing NSW producers and community with a net benefit, and to what degree the benefits are attributed to rice vesting.”

“An information paper and the Terms of Reference have been published on the DPI website for all interested parties to read before making a submission to the review,” Mr Rollin said.

“Submissions will assist the review team to accurately identify various benefits and costs of rice vesting and their impact on the industry.”

“DPI is committed to directly engaging rice growers and the extended NSW rice community,” Mr Rollin said. “We appreciate that the current restrictions have impacted stakeholders’ ability to meet with the DPI and discuss the review. This extension will provide the rice community and the DPI the additional time required to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have their say”.

The Terms of Reference and an Information Paper is available on the DPI website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions can be provided via mail, email to rice.review@dpi.nsw.gov.au, or via an online template which is available on the NSW Government Have Your Say website.

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