The Australian Olive Association is the national peak industry body representing Australian Olive Growers, and is funded by membership and occasional Government Grants.
The AOA has an experienced Board of Directors consisting of small, medium and large growers along with other Directors coopted for their relevant experience and expertise.
The AOA is responsible for setting and maintaining quality standards for Australian products which is achieved by growers joining the Australian Code of Practice (COP), which complies with the Australian Standards for Olive Oil and Olive Pomace Oils (AS5264-2011), and the Voluntary Industry Standard for Table Olives in Australia (RIRDC 12-111).
PRESIDENT and CHAIR
Peter O'Meara
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Greg Seymour
DIRECTORS
~ Olives New South Wales ~ Michael Thomsett
~ Olives South Australia ~ Michael Johnston
~ Tasmanian Olive Council ~ Christine Mann
~ Olives Victoria ~ Andrew Laing
~ Western Australian Olive Council ~ Chris Mercer, also Vice President
~ Large Enterprise Group ~ Rob McGavin