Olives South Australia Inc (OSA) is the peak industry body representing olive growers in South Australia since 1996.  OSA is a "participating state body" of the Australian Olive Association (AOA).  In 2007 the National olive industry underwent a structural reorganisation which has seen all other states become branches of the national body (AOA).  Whilst Olives SA acts like a branch and is bound to the AOA by way of a "memorandum of understanding", we retain our constitution.

The AOA is made up of 6 Directors from the olive growing states, nominated by that State, plus 3 Directors from the Large Enterprise Group.  Our State Director for South Australia is Anthony Papalia.

Our vision is to ensure that OSA leads a profitable, sustainable and united olive industry.

The Board of Olives SA is made up of growers (majority); processors, harvesting contractors and other invited representatives from from Primary Industries SA, Rural Solutions SA and the Adelaide University

The object of Olives South Australia Inc is to:

• Interact with the South Australian Government on behalf of the olive industry in South Australia.
• Identify and recommend Research & Development projects to the Australian Olive Association (AOA) Research & Development Committee.
• Support the aims and objectives of the AOA in South Australia.
• Be involved in the development of policy that impacts on growers at a State and regional level.
• Support quality systems and processes.
• Communicte and disseminate information to the various regions via elected regional representatives, email and Association Newsletter "The Olive Tree Newsletter".
• Administer activities such as workshops, field days and seminars to educate growers and consumers.
  

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: Growers and Processors should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding Occupational Health and Safety in relation to safe work practice and a safe work enviroment. It is strongly recommended that independent advice be obtained.