GRAIN CENTRAL | Grain lobby relieved as SA delays switch to lower phosphine limits
The South Australian Government's decision to delay new workplace exposure limits for phosphine until July 2028 has been welcomed by Grain Producers Australia (GPA), following industry concerns about the potential impacts on grain storage, biosecurity and trade.
In an article published by Grain Central, GPA Chair Matthew Madden welcomed the decision, highlighting the importance of phosphine in protecting stored grain from insect pests and maintaining Australia's access to export markets.
“GPA are deeply committed to safe workplace standards, but this new phosphine exposure limit would have seen a real risk to Australia’s biosecurity and trade,” Mr Madden said.
The delay follows a similar decision in Victoria and provides additional time for industry and regulators to work through practical compliance measures, particularly given the lack of commercially viable alternatives to phosphine for grain fumigation.
The article also includes responses from Grain Producers SA, Grain Trade Australia and the South Australian Opposition, recognising the importance of the decision for growers and the wider grain supply chain.
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