Membership

Greenlife Industry Australia is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of our industry and businesses through focused leadership, collaboration, advocacy, education, market development and biosecurity. We are focused developing markets, reducing costs and protecting investments of Members and we continue to identify relevant benefits and savings

Eligibility

Membership to Greenlife Industry Australia is open to:

Businesses and Associations with a primary interest in the greenlife industry supply chain
Affiliate organisations with an aligned interest in the greenlife industry supply chain
Individuals including Students, with an aligned interest in the greenlife industry supply chain.

Download the Membership Application Form here

Download the Student Membership Application Form here

Send to: members@greenlifeindustry.com.au

Advocacy & Representation

Greenlife Industry Australia prioritises advocacy for Members on issues of collective importance, focusing on growing demand for the product, reducing costs to business and protecting investments for example, through biosecurity and addressing labour shortages. Advocacy puts the spotlight on the importance of the greenlife industry and strengthens relationships with the federal government, creating real and ongoing value for industry businesses. Below are just some of the Committee’s where Greenlife Industry Australia represents Members.

International Year of Plant Health Planning Committee, Food & Agriculture Organisation-United Nations
Member, International Association of Horticulture Producers
Strategic Industry Advisory Panel, Hort Innovation
Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests, Plant Health Australia
Plant Health Australia, National Management Group
Skills Impact, Industry Reference Committee for Horticulture
Standards Australia, Committee for Arboriculture
Department of Agriculture, Plant Imports/Exports
IP Australia, Plant Breeders Rights Consultation Group

Communications

Greenlife Industry Australia engages, communicates, debates, discusses and facilitates the sharing of information, ideas, market intelligence, data and research directly with Members and industry businesses for the benefit of the Members and the advancement of the Australian greenlife industry.

Members receive a free listing in the annual Trade Register which is circulated in hard copy and online widely among Members and key industry stakeholders.

A monthly enews is distributed to Members to update them on relevant industry activities, to promote opportunities and share important updates on critical issues.

Voting

A full membership to Greenlife Industry Australia entitles you to vote. Voting and fees are tiered. Business memberships are tiered based on business turnover and Association memberships are tiered based on the number of members in the association.

Member Discounts

Members of Greenlife Industry Australia receive discounted rates with:

Nursery Production Farm Management System (NIASA, EcoHort, BioSecure HACCP)

	Guideline Manuals	Free to Members (RRP $99.00)
	NIASA Accreditation Fee Ensures you maintain a benchmark standard and assists in continuous improvement.	Save $1,500
	EchoHort Certification Fee Demonstrates you have sound environmental stewardship and natural resource management.	Save $90
	BioSecure HACCP Certification Fee Manages your biosecurity risks for both imported and exported material.	Save $1,000

Retail Accreditation (Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme)

	Guideline Manuals	Free to Members (RRP $99.00)
	Accreditation Fee	Discounted*

*The retail accreditation program is being revised. Details of member discounts will be finalised shortly.

Additional Benefits

	Phosyn Analytic Testing	Save 10%
	National Conference Registration	Save $150
	Qantas Club Membership	Save $200
	Business Listing – Trade Register	FREE member business listing
	Caltex StarCard	Get 4c per litre off fuel
	^ Hunt & Hunt Legal and workplace relation advice line	Free 30 min consultation for financial GIA business members
	^ CFMOTO promotion * Offer valid till 30th November	Purchase any ATV and save $250 off RRP Purchase and UTV and save $400 off RRP
	Plant Pals A GIA initiative designed to connect new, novice and emerging gardeners with greenlife experts.	Valued at over $1,000 Member price $795 Includes GST and conditions apply.