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12 August 2025
Western Australian
agrifood export eNews
The WA Government is backing Western Australian small businesses to boost their capability and grow their business through a new funding program launched on 2 August.
The program will provide matched funding vouchers of up to $10,000 to help eligible businesses access expert advice and specialist services to unlock new opportunities, diversify or scale-up with confidence.
Vouchers will support businesses with business planning, digital marketing and e-commerce, financial health checks, cybersecurity, tender responses, export readiness and market positioning.
The program will encourage applicants to use their voucher to access services from other WA small businesses, delivering further benefits for WA's small business sector and the WA economy.
Small businesses are a significant contributor to the Western Australia economy, contributing more than $50 billion of economic activity to the State each year.
The Small Business Growth Grants will be delivered by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), which provides a range of practical small business assistance across WA on behalf of the State Government.
Applications for the Small Business Growth Grants is currently open. For eligibility criteria or to apply visit the website here.
Source: WA Gov | Image: Shutterstock
Take part in the SEA Organic Export Accelerator Program
Australian Organic Limited (AOL) is proud to announce the launch of the SEA Organic Export Accelerator Program , an initiative designed to accelerate certified organic export growth into South East Asia for Australian certified organic SMEs.
This two-year, Australian government-supported program will provide Australian certified organic businesses with the practical insights, strategies and connections needed to succeed across priority South East Asian (SEA) markets.
What does the SEA Organic Export Accelerator Program offer?
- Market Insights & Capability-Building: Access live webinars and targeted workshops to strengthen your export knowledge and readiness.
- Market Visit Trips: Express an interest to join outbound market access trips to key focus markets, including tailored retail tours and in-market B2B meetings with buyers.
- Inbound Buyer Missions: Connect with international retail and/or distributor buyers brought to Australia for dedicated networking, Q&A, and face-to-face business meetings with certified organic suppliers.
- Export Toolkit: Access digital resources offering key market snapshots, regulatory and compliance guidelines, in-market contact information, and other valuable insights across more than 8 Asian markets.
Learn more at the Launch Webinar
- Date: Thursday, 21 August
- Time: 2pm - 3:30pm AWST
This is your opportunity to understand the potential of SEA markets and learn how the SEA Organic Export Accelerator Program can accelerate your export success.
To register the webinar please click here.
Source and image: AOL
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) invites you to submit feedback on proposed amendments to the Export Control Tariff Rate Quota Rules.
The Tariff Rate Quota Rules include:
- Export Control (Tariff Rate Quotas—Feed Grain Export to Indonesia) Rules 2021
- Export Control (Tariff Rate Quotas—General) Rules 2021
- Export Control (Tariff Rate Quotas—Sheepmeat and Goatmeat Export to the European Union and United Kingdom) Rules 2021.
The Export Control Act 2020 and Export Control Rules 2021 (the Rules) came into effect in March 2021, replacing more than 20 Acts and 40 legislative instruments.
The Act and Rules form the over-arching legislative framework for the regulation of exported goods from Australia. They underpin our reputation as a supplier of safe and reliable food and other products.
DAFF continually reviews the Rules to ensure the framework remains modern, fit-for-purpose and meets the needs of exporters.
Your feedback will help to ensure the Rules continue to meet the needs of Australian exporters and support the effective export of our agricultural goods.
Take the survey and submit your feedback by 29 August 2025.
Source: DAFF | Image: iStock
The Australian Government continues to strengthen two-way agricultural trade with Indonesia, with a visit to Jakarta two weeks ago by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP, opening new export opportunities and solidifying biosecurity cooperation.
Building on the productive discussions during the Prime Minister’s visit to Indonesia in May, Minister Collins met with her ministerial counterparts to finalise a number of key outcomes with the Indonesian Government, including:
- Agreement to a wheat protocol, which will maintain access for Australia’s largest export to Indonesia (worth $1.76 billion in FY23-24) while continuing to provide assurance to Indonesia on Australia’s high biosecurity standards,
- Announcing the signing of a bilateral protocol that allows exports of Australian-rendered products to Indonesia – trade previously estimated to be worth more than $100 million annually for Australian producers and exporters,
- Agreement on a mangosteen operational workplan, giving a new export pathway for Indonesian fruit while ensuring management of biosecurity risks,
- Signing a Memorandum of Understanding on biosecurity cooperation activities with the Indonesian Quarantine Authority, and
- Re-establishing a bilateral Forestry Working Group with the newly created Indonesian Ministry of Forestry.
During the three-day visit, Minister Collins also toured agricultural production sites and participated in a range of trade events, reaffirming the economic opportunities that come with strengthened cooperation.
Source: minister.agriculture.gov.au | Image: Asialink
Don’t miss your chance to learn from Malaysia market experts!
Australia and Malaysia have robust economic ties, with Malaysia ranking as Australia’s eighth largest trading partner. The bilateral Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) provides businesses with greater access to Malaysia’s export-oriented, high-middle income economy and favourable business climate.
To capitalise on Malaysia’s growth opportunities, Australian businesses must strengthen their capabilities and gain a better understanding of the local business environment.
This program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Malaysia. It focuses on local business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Raise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Malaysia.
- Build understanding of Malaysian business styles and how to respond.
- Introduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Malaysia.
Masterclass details:
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 11:00am AWST
- Location: Facilitator-led online session
Please click here for registration.
Source and image: Asialink
Further information
Agribusiness, commercial fishing and aquaculture news from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). If you have any questions or information to share, please email export@dpird.wa.gov.au.
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