The Accord initially came into effect on 1 October 2001 between regional councils and government departments with biosecurity responsibilities, but in 2006 was revised to include the Nursery and Garden Industry Association as a member of the decision-making body.
The Accord was established in 2001 between regional councils and government departments with biosecurity responsibilities, but in 2006 it was modified to include the Nursery and Garden Industry Association as a member of the decision-making group.