What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0111, Nursery Production (Under Cover), classifies Australian businesses whose primary activity is the propagation and cultivation of plants within a protected, covered environment. This 'under cover' definition encompasses structures designed to control growing conditions, including greenhouses, cold frames, cloth houses, and lath houses. The core purpose is the commercial production of young plants, bulbs, corms, or tubers for sale, rather than for a business's own use in outdoor planting.
This classification is used by businesses, government agencies, and statistical services to categorise and analyse this specific sector of the horticulture industry. For example, a business operating a network of greenhouses to supply bedding plants to hardware stores, a specialist nursery propagating fruit tree rootstock for orchards under cover, or an operation growing perennial plants in a shade house would all be included here. The classification focuses on the method of production (under cover) rather than the specific type of plant, covering a wide variety of species excluding those covered by specific exclusions.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class are primarily engaged in:
- Growing young bedding plants (like pansies or petunias) in a greenhouse for retail sale.
- Propagating bulbs, corms, or tubers (such as daffodils or dahlias) under controlled cover.
- Operating a nursery that grows fruit tree stock or vine stock (e.g., grapevines) inside protective structures.
- Growing ornamental plants and perennials under cover in environments like shade houses.
- Producing seedlings for vegetable gardens or landscaping in a glasshouse setting.
Exclusions and nearby codes
It is important to note the activities not covered by ANZSIC 0111, which are classified elsewhere. Propagating and growing plants outdoors, even if it is the same species, falls under ANZSIC 0112 Nursery Production (Outdoors). The growing of turf for lawns and landscaping is classified in ANZSIC 0113 Turf Growing.
Businesses focused on growing cut flowers or foliage for display, or flowers for seed collection under cover, are included in ANZSIC 0114 Floriculture Production (Under Cover). Furthermore, operations dedicated to growing nursery stock specifically for forestry purposes are excluded from agriculture and are found in ANZSIC 0510 Forestry Support Services.
Practical guidance
When registering for an ABN or completing your business tax return, accurately reporting your ANZSIC code ensures you are correctly categorised for statistical and administrative purposes. For most government reporting, including on your Business Activity Statement (BAS), you will use the related Business Industry Code (BIC) 1110, which corresponds to this ANZSIC class.
Your state or territory's workers' compensation authority (e.g., WorkSafe Victoria, SafeWork NSW) uses industry classifications like this to determine your premium rates. Using the correct code helps ensure you are placed in the appropriate risk category. While some agricultural grants or support programs may be available, eligibility is typically based on broader criteria; your ANZSIC code helps agencies understand your business type when you apply.