Tribune’s note

Assistant Minister Anthony Chisholm launched a formal review of the Sugar Code of Conduct on 5 May 2026, the key regulatory instrument governing the commercial relationship between sugarcane growers and sugar millers since its introduction in 2017 [TA-260505-agricu-140593ae029b]. The review is time-critical: the code is scheduled to sunset on 1 October 2027, and the government must decide whether to remake it, amend it, or let it lapse before that deadline.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will lead industry consultation and deliver a report later this year, with stakeholders able to lodge submissions through the government's online portal. The minister's framing positions the review as an exercise in ensuring the regulatory settings remain fit for purpose in sustaining a fair and competitive sugar sector — with regional employment and industry viability as the stated reference points.

No prior-context material is available for this window, so the review launch stands as the sole ministerial activity on record for this date.

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MediaSugar Code of Conduct ReviewAnthony ChisholmTuesday 5 May 2026