2. OBJECTS & POWERS
2.1 Objects of the Company
The objects for which the Company is established are to:
(a) facilitate an organic industry which has an authoritative voice that enhances the fortunes of all Australian certified organic operators, through advocacy, education and transparent representation;
(b) improve the competitiveness of certified organic operators through effective advocacy to governments, with industry stakeholders, and in respect of research and development;
(c) promote the integrity of certified organic productions systems;
(d) promote industry development and educate producers and consumers in respect of certified organic production;
(e) facilitate collaboration across supply chains and improve domestic and export market access for certified organic operators; and
(f) promote widespread uptake of sustainable farming systems and markets based on organic principles and imbued with a culture of innovation, of progressive improvement towards best practice, of transparent integrity, of inclusive collaboration, of holistic systems, and of true value pricing.
2.2 Powers of the Company
The Company has the powers set out in the Corporations Act but only to do all things that are necessary, convenient or incidental to carry out the objects set out in clause 2.1.
