Australian Government to commence commercial importation of kava by 2020

The Australian Government says it will also commence a pilot program for the commercial importation of kava by the end of 2020.

This commercial pilot program will be evaluated at the end of 2022.

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says they recognise the strong cultural and economic significance of Kava to the people of the Pacific and have stepped up their commitment by launching a kava pilot program.

As part of the pilot program, Australia will double the amount of kava imported into Australia from two kilograms to four kilograms by the end of 2019.

He says in addition to greater access to kava in Australia, the Pacific can soon expect new export opportunities to further maximise the growth potential of their own natural resources.