International Competitiveness of Agriculture in NSW

(Reference received 20 July 1995, amended 21 May 1998) That the Standing Committee on State Development inquire into and report on the role of Government in facilitating the international competitiveness of agriculture in New South Wales, including: innovation and diversification of the industry, including the development of new products and the application of new technology; business enhancement services (for example, marketing and market intelligence, industry links/network, and leadership); regulatory impediments, and inter and intra government coordination; cost structures of the industry (for example, transport costs, packaging costs, state taxes and charges, and utility charges); and the development of sustainable management of agricultural resources.

That the Standing Committee on State Development inquire into and report on the role of Government in facilitating the international competitiveness of agriculture in New South Wales, including: innovation and diversification of the industry, including the development of new products and the application of new technology; business enhancement services (for example, marketing and market intelligence, industry links/network, and leadership); regulatory impediments, and inter and intra government coordination; cost structures of the industry (for example, transport costs, packaging costs, state taxes and charges, and utility charges); and the development of sustainable management of agricultural resources.