OLIVES W.A.

The West Australian Olive Council Inc (WAOC) is the peak body representing growers and producers across Western Australia and over 1.5 million olive trees. WAOC supports the WA olive industry by providing a central point of contact for industry in WA for the dissemination of information from the AOA and other stakeholders; horticultural information distributed by various bodies; advocacy on behalf of the West Australian olive growers; representation on the Board of the AOA; organising and managing the WAOC website; organising EVOO and Table Olive competitions; working closely with the AOA to ensure that WA is including in all Consumer Awareness Campaigns.

WAOC Council

WAOC is chaired by Mr John Wholley and the Olives WA Board is composed of either the Presidents or a nominated representative from the committees of the Regional Associations and representatives from the Large Enterprise Groups (LEGS) in WA. John Wholley (as President) is the WA Director on the Board of the national peak body, the Australian Olive Association (AOA). The current Alternative Director is to be announced.

WA President & AOA Director: Mr John Wholley

WA Industry Development Officer:  Pauline North

Upcoming Events

1st July 2011 - Registration Closing Date

2011 Perth Royal Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

21st & 22nd August 2011 - Judging

2011 Perth Royal Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

1-8 October 2011 - Perth Royal Show

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To find out more about WAOC visit their website