Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (HIAL) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned research and development corporation. It works in partnership with Australia's horticulture industries to invest in research, development and marketing programmes that provide benefit to industry and the wider community. The body was declared to be a recipient body for the purposes of the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024 on 1 January 2025.
The company receives levy funding under the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024 and may receive matching Commonwealth funding for eligible research and development expenditure, subject to statutory limits. HIAL has entered into a statutory funding agreement with the Commonwealth under that Act which relates to its receipt, management and application of funds paid to it.
The company is subject to ministerial direction in certain circumstances under section 41 of the Act. A board of nine directors is appointed by members. Established By / Under More info: Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024; Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement (List of Declared Recipient Bodies) Instrument 2024; Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement (Horticultural Industry Body) Declaration 2024.
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Type of Body
K. Structures linked to the Australian Government through statutory contracts, agreements and delegations
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
See in description
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes, but not tabled
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Classification
D. Other governance relationship
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Auditor
Ernst & Young
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 8, 1 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
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