Second Reading Speeches

Saving Australian Dairy Bill 2019

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
HANSON, Sen Pauline
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
46

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Summary

Amends the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010
to: require the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to determine a base minimum price for milk for each dairy season; require the minister to refer to the Productivity Commission for inquiry the effectiveness of determining a base price for milk and the potential effectiveness of a divestiture regime for the dairy industry; and establish a mandatory industry code for the food and grocery industry, including the dairy industry.

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