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Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) – Latest Market Access & Accreditation Update for Victoria
Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) – Latest Market Access & Accreditation Update for Victoria
December 8, 2025

Victorian growers must now follow updated Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) market access rules, including Queensland’s acceptance of leafy vegetables and herbs under PS-60 with a transition period until 12 December. ICA-61 has also been updated to Version 1.1, introducing revised washing, inspection, and secure-pack requirements. This update summarises the latest interstate movement conditions and accreditation steps growers need to maintain market access.

New Laws on Machetes – What Growers Need to Know!
New Laws on Machetes – What Growers Need to Know!
July 1, 2025

If you're a farmer, horticultural worker, apprentice or student using a machete for genuine agricultural tasks (such as harvesting, sapling maintenance or crop work), you do not need to apply an automatic exemption applies.