Grain Standards in Western Australia
GIWA is responsible for setting coarse grain standards (except wheat) in Western Australia, supporting Grain Trade Australia which sets national wheat grain standards, Australian Oilseeds Federation which sets national oilseeds standards, Pulse Australia which sets national pulse standards. GIWA is a member of Grain Trade Australia, Australian Oilseeds Federation, Pulse Australia and is the western council supporting Barley Australia. GIWA collaborates with Western Australian bulk handlers to ensure that WA grain standards are fit-for-purpose to customer requirements and maximise returns to the WA grain value chain.
The CBH Group Receival Standards and the Bunge 2021/2022 Public Receival Standards can be found below.
2022 GIWA Standards Review
The GIWA Standards Review process (excluding wheat) began on Monday, 14 March, and the outcome from submissions can be found in the below titled Interim Industry Advice Notice Call for Second Round Submissions GIWA Standards Review 2022.
GIWA now welcomes second round submissions from any businesses or individuals in the WA grain supply chain, regardless of GIWA membership during the GIWA Standards Review process.
- 8 April: First call for submissions close
- 27 April: Interim Industry Advice Notice published and second call for submissions open
- 25 May: Second call for submissions close
- 14 July: Final Industry Advice Notice for GIWA Standards Review published
Enquiries and submissions can be directed to Peter Nash, EO, pnash@giwa.org.au on 0413 032 654 or 08 6262 2128. The Final Industry Notice for the 2021/22 Season is available below to download.