Final Stops for Grower’s Voice and Carbon Chat Tour announced
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More than 140 growers and industry members have already taken part in the Grower’s Voice and Carbon Chat Tour, and the aim is to double that before it wraps up. Growers are urged to use this final chance to have their say on key issues shaping the industry – including traceability, myBMP, social compliance, and the new data platform – with each session offering open feedback, an ‘open mic’ forum, and networking with industry leaders.
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At Cotton Australia’s AGM in Toowoomba, Tony Geitz and Gavin Dal Broi were elected to the Board, with Robert Dugdale reappointed. Both Tony and Gavin have long careers in the cotton industry.
Around 150 growers and industry supporters attended the Macintyre Valley Cotton Awards. Karamba, managed by Will Carrigan, won Best Irrigated Yield and Cotton Farm of the Year, while Will Coulton’s Getta Getta took Top Dryland award.
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has advised that global cotton production estimates have been revised down from 25.9 million tonnes to 25.5 million tonnes.
The Mungindi Cotton Growers Association held its AGM last week, with all office bearers returned and growers updated on water allocations, industry issues, and local variety trials. The community came together at the CGA’s recent Charity Golf Day, raising over $30,000 for local groups.
CRDC is developing the Australian Cotton Industry Data Platform to make it easier to collect, manage and share data, saving time and supporting market access. Growers are invited to help shape the platform’s features by completing a short survey.
The Australian Cotton Industry’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) met this week to discuss updates on natural and social capital assessments, the Cotton Industry Data Platform and revamp of the sustainability data framework.
Father’s Day: Celebrate dad with Australian cotton
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation than with gifts made from premium homegrown Australian cotton. From classic polo shirts and cosy zip sweaters to super soft pyjamas - here are some gift ideas that dad will enjoy wearing all year round.
The Fair Work Act 2009 has been updated to include the Employee Choice Pathway, giving casual employees more control over converting to permanent work.
News in brief
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From 26 August 2025, new Fair Work Commission rules give employees of small businesses the right to disconnect—protecting them from having to respond to work contact outside their hours unless refusal is unreasonable—and access to the ‘employee choice’ pathway, letting some casual employees choose to become full-time or part-time. |
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With new legislation in Queensland (effective 29 July 2025), all cotton-growing states now require employers to provide hearing tests (audiometric testing) for workers exposed to hazardous noise. These laws align with the WHS Regulations and ensure consistent protection for workers across the industry. |
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Need to complete or update your farm biosecurity plan and myBMP biosecurity module? Join CottonInfo Biosecurity Tech Lead Sharna Holman on 16 September for an interactive workshop. |
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Australia’s Assistant Agricultural Minister, Senator Anthony Chisholm, recently visited the Queensland Cotton Beardmore Gin in St George before visiting growers Hamish and Mary Macintyre |
The Australian cotton industry celebrates
Emerald cotton grower Nigel Burnett’s contribution to the cotton industry has been recognised after the end of his 12 years on the Board of Cotton Australia, with four of those serving as Chair.
