Deregulation and Restructuring of the Australian Cane Sugar Industry

Bibliographic Data

ID8384262
AuthorsGuy M Robinson (0000-0003-1652-6456, Kingston University, corresponding author)
Year1995
Volume33
Issue2
Pages212-227
Publication date1995-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAustralian Geographical Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0004-9190 • E-ISSN: 1467-8470
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-8470.1995.tb00695.x
OpenAlexW2033247478
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited12

The growing and processing of sugar cane was one of the most tightly regulated industries in Australia until the recent introduction of a series of deregulating measures. This paper outlines the nature and historical development of controls in the various sectors of the sugar industiy, and focuses upon deregulation as introduced during the last decade. Restructuring of the industry, partly in response to deregulation and partly through the continuing international farm crisis, is seen as favouring large growers, some penetration of the processing sector by foreign capital, and inter‐state rivalry amongst processors. It is likely that growth of production by international competitors will continue to depress sugar prices and restrict any short‐ and medium‐term benefits from deregulation accruing to Australian growers and processors

Business · Competitor analysis · Deregulation · Economics · Economy · International trade · Macroeconomics · Market economy · Restructuring · Rivalry · Sugar · Sugar cane · Sugar industry · Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development · Engineering · Finance · Land Rights and Reforms · Marketing

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