Your Responsibilities Under the Horticulture Code of Conduct
The Horticulture Code of Conduct (the Code) is a mandatory industry code that regulates trading between growers and traders (agents and merchants). It ensures fair, transparent, and legally compliant trading arrangements.
The ACCC enforces the Code and conducts regular compliance checks and audits to ensure traders meet their obligations. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties.
For more details, visit: www.accc.gov.au/hortcode
Freshmark’s refresher training sessions confirmed
To support our industry, Freshmark is delivering refresher Hort Code training in June – designed to help members and their teams understand their obligations and avoid costly mistakes.
Upcoming Training Dates:
Wednesday 18 June | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Thursday 19 June | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Places are limited, so we encourage early registration. Book your spot here.
These sessions are ideal for Freshmark members who want to strengthen their compliance:
- New team members
- Traders without recent Hort Code training
- Anyone unsure about HPAs, grower statements, or audit risks
- Traders looking to stay ahead of ACCC expectations and audit trends
Freshmark CEO Meegan George and FMA’s Hort Code specialist, Gail Woods, will be hosting these sessions.
What You’ll Learn
- Your legal obligations under the Hort Code
- How to avoid breaches and penalties
- What the ACCC is currently targeting
- Best practices for terms of trade, HPAs, and grower documentation
- What to expect in random audits and how to prepare your records
Cost
- Freshmark Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $825 (incl. GST) per organisation (Limited to 4 attendees per organisation)
Delivery Format
- Sessions are available both in-person at the Freshmark office and online via Zoom.
Book your spot here.
Staying compliant isn’t just about avoiding penalties – it’s about building stronger, more transparent relationships across the supply chain. Don’t miss this opportunity to upskill your team and protect your business.
