* ¢      This Act sets up a system for regulating exports of wheat (other than wheat in bags or containers).

* ¢      Exporters of wheat must be accredited under the wheat export accreditation scheme.

* ¢      An exporter will not be eligible for accreditation unless the exporter is a company that satisfies the eligibility criteria set out in the scheme.

* ¢      The eligibility criteria include being a fit and proper company.

* ¢      An accredited wheat exporter must comply with conditions of accreditation (including reporting conditions).

* ¢      Wheat Exports Australia (WEA) will administer the wheat export accreditation scheme.

* ¢      WEA has power to:

               (a)     obtain information from accredited wheat exporters; and

               (b)     direct the audit of an accredited wheat exporter.

* ¢      The Minister may direct WEA to carry out an investigation.

* ¢      WEA will report to growers on an annual basis.