19 September 2025

Nominations are open - join the GIA Board

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have insight, experience and a desire to help steer GIA towards continued success and impact?

We’re looking for two forward-thinking, motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your unique perspective to the table, contribute to strategic decision-making and be part of a committed team guiding our organisation into its next chapter.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Whether you’ve served on boards before or are considering your first governance role, your voice matters. What’s most important is your commitment, integrity and belief in our mission.

Why join GIA?

• Influence meaningful change in a not for profit, purpose-driven organisation.
• Develop professionally and expand your leadership experience.
• Collaborate with passionate, skilled professionals.
• Be part of a positive, inclusive culture where all contributions are valued.

We believe great boards are built on diverse perspectives. If you’re enthusiastic about helping shape strategy, champion innovation and ensure strong governance, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: www.greenlifeindustry.org.au/apply

Nominations close on 14 October. If more than two candidates are nominated, an election will be held at GIA’s AGM on 27 November. 

Water savings of 25%?

That’s the impact City of Stirling Nursery is chasing after an irrigation overhaul.

• City of Stirling nursery has achieved impressive results:
• Drippers now deliver 0.38–1.9l/hour directly to root zones (down from 20l/hour).
• Sprinkler uniformity has lifted from below 70% to 97%.
• Plant health is more consistent across the site.

How did they do it?

With support from a levy-funded Extension Officer, APPS best practice standards and Nursery and Garden Industry Western Australia.

Fir real - from 20% to 90% saleable trees with levy-funded support

When Lawrence Ranson started his Christmas tree nursery in the Blue Mountains in 2017, he didn't realise how strong Australia's levy model was - or how it could support him.

From mentoring to setting reading homework and simply asking why Spruced were doing things a certain way, GIA Extension Officer Colin Hunt introduced a best practice model to Spruced’s operations.

Now, the results speak for themselves.

Nursery Industry Statistics Survey - opening soon

The annual Nursery Industry Statistics Survey will begin on 30 September.

Need a refresher?

Each year we survey a sample of production nurseries across Australia to deliver valuable research to the greenlife industry.

Benefits
Your data helps us produce a benchmarking tool which you can use at no cost to compare your business to others around the country. It also means we can provide accurate and reliable statistics when advocating for industry.

Get involved
If you’ve participated before, we may invite you to participate again – so keep an eye out for a call/email from the interview team.

If you haven’t yet participated and you’re interested, get in touch with Dan from Down to Earth Research on 0409 775 552 or daniel@dter.com.au

Help shape Australia’s import conditions for Xylella-host tissue cultures

If you import plant tissue cultures from high-risk Xylella countries or regions (including the Americas, Europe, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Taiwan, and Türkiye), the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) invites you to complete a short form about your offshore suppliers and supply chains.

This request was emailed directly to relevant importers on 27 August - if you haven't yet completed the form, make sure you have your say by 24 September.