Following the National Cabinet implementing a shutdown of non-essential activity across Australia, the NGIV have been fielding a number of enquiries from members seeking clarification as to whether their businesses are deemed to be ‘non-essential activity’.
The association has been, and will continue to, communicate regularly with the Victorian Government to seek clarity on this. At this stage, the sector is not classified as ‘non-essential’ and therefore remains open to trade.
Furthermore, the NGIV have also provided their case as to the reasons why they believe horticulture is an essential activity, specifically the importance of the nursery related supply chain to agricultural production. Key to this argument is the role it plays within a healthy, functioning, food supply chain. They will continue advocating to influence decision-making wherever possible.
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