Become a member of the independent peak body which represents the interests of all certified organic operators in government forums and industry initiatives.
Application
Fees
Membership fees
For 2024-25, membership fees are as follows:
| Business turnover | Certified Operator | Not certified | ||
| Supporter member (financial hardship) |
Full member | Associate member | ||
| Small: < $1m, individuals and hobby farmers | $0 | $120 | $120 | |
| Medium: < $6m | $0 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large: > $6m | N/a | $600 | $600 | |
For new memberships accepted between 1 March and 30 June, the Subscription that is paid will count as payment in full of the Subscription for the following year.
Membership
Membership options and eligibility
There are two categories of membership—Full Membership for certified organic operators and Associate Membership for others.
For 2024-25 we have introduced Supporter Memberships which are free for small and medium certified operators who are in financial hardship. Supporter members are still treated as Full Members.
| Full Members | Associate Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Must be a current Certified Organic Operator | A supporter by way of financial assistance, provision of professional services, or other non-cash assistance to the organisation An important part of the supply chain for making certified organic products available for sale to the consumers of those products A nominated representative of a Research and Development Corporation A former or aspiring Certified Organic Operator |
| Membership rights | Full voting rights | No voting rights May not nominate a person as a director Can be appointed as a director |
Foundation Memberships are now closed to new members. Foundation members have the same rights and obligations as ordinary members, but are recognised on our website and may also receive other additional benefits from time to time. Foundation members don't have to be organic operators and are recognised for making a larger financial contribution to our organisation during our establishment period.
Full details of the eligibility, rights and obligations of members are set out in the Constitution.
Objectives
Company objectives
The objectives of Organic Industries of Australia Ltd are to:
- 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
- improve the competitiveness of certified organic operators through effective advocacy to governments, with industry stakeholders, and in respect of research and development
- promote the integrity of certified organic productions systems
- promote industry development and educate producers and consumers in respect of certified organic production
- facilitate collaboration across supply chains and improve domestic and export market access for certified organic operators
- 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