WESTERN Australian cattle producers are encouraged to register for upcoming face-to-face consultation meetings as part of the national Cattle Transaction Levy Review.

The Cattle Transaction Levy Review Committee will visit Bunbury and Perth later this month to hear directly from grassfed cattle producers about the current levy arrangements, the performance and value of levy investments, and how the levy system can best support a profitable, productive and sustainable cattle industry into the future.

The WA gatherings are part of a schedule of 27 remaining regional town hall meetings planned for all states and the Northern Territory between tomorrow and the end of August.

The upcoming in-person consultation meetings in WA are scheduled for:

• Tuesday 28 July – Bunbury, VAT 2, 9am
• Tuesday 28 July – Ingot Hotel, Belmont, 4pm

Cattle Transaction Levy Review Committee western representative Dean Ryan said the WA consultation meetings were a critical opportunity for local producers to help shape the future of levy investment.

“Western Australian producers operate across some of the most diverse production systems in the country, and their perspectives are essential to making sure the levy remains practical, accountable and fit for purpose,” Mr Ryan said.

“This review is about listening to the people who pay the levy and understanding where they see the greatest value, whether that is in research and development, marketing, biosecurity, market access, animal health or other industry-good priorities.”

“I encourage WA producers to come along, ask questions and share their views. The stronger the producer input, the stronger the recommendations that can be put forward later this year.”

“There will be further WA regional consultation opportunities, with details to be confirmed as the review progresses,” Mr Ryan said.

The review is examining whether the current cattle transaction levy remains fit for purpose, delivers value for levy payers and continues to support the long-term needs of Australia’s grassfed cattle industry.

Feedback gathered through the consultation process will help inform recommendations to be developed by the Review Committee for levy payers to consider later this year.

Other regional CA meeting schedule

Further meeting details and registration information will be made available as the review progresses.

Meetings already held

• Monday 13 July – Kimberley Station, Moranbah
• Tuesday 14 July – Clarke Creek Community Hall, Clarke Creek
• Tuesday 14 July – Theodore Hotel, Theodore
• Wednesday 15 July – Bauhinia Community Hall, Bauhinia
• Wednesday 15 July – Buckland Rec Club, Buckland
• Monday 20 July 2 pm – Naracoorte, Bayview Sale Complex

Meetings to come

• Tuesday 21 July 9 am – Mount Gambier, The Barn – Register Here
• Tuesday 21 July 3 pm – Mortlake, Banquet Angus Sale Complex – Register Here
• Wednesday 22 July 8:30 am- Ballarat, Selkirk Stadium – Register Here
• Wednesday 22 July  3:30 pm – Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor – Register Here
• Thursday 23 July 10:30 am – Sale, Maffco Brewery – Register Here
• Tuesday 28 July 9 am – Bunbury, Vat 2 – Register Here
• Tuesday 28 July 4 pm – Perth, Ingot Hotel – Register Here
• Thursday 30 July – Holbrook, TBC
• Thursday 30 July – Yass, TBC
• Monday 3 August 6 pm – Malanda, Malanda Hotel Ballroom – Register Here
• Tuesday 4 August 10 am – Conjuboy, Oasis Road House – Register Here
• Tuesday 4 August 6 pm – Charters Towers, Charters Towers RSL – Register Here
• Friday 7 August 9:30 am – Brisbane, Rydges Hotel – Register Here
• Monday 10 August – Moree, Weebollabolla Sale Complex
• Tuesday 11 August – Glen Innes, Glen Innes RSL
• Tuesday 11 August – Walcha, Walcha Bowling Club
• Wednesday 12 August – Tamworth, 3R Angus
• Thursday 13 August – Dubbo, Polldale Sale Complex
• Thursday 13 August – Orange, TBC
• Monday 17 August 11 am – Cloncurry, Concurry Precinct
• Monday 17 August 5 pm – Longreach,  Birdcage Hotel
• Tuesday 18 August 12 noon – Augathella, Bowls Club
• Tuesday 18 August – Roma, The Club Hotel
• Monday 24 August – Alice Springs, Arid Zone Research station
• Tuesday 25 August – Tennant Creek, Barkly Business Hub
• Thursday 27 August – Katherine, Reaserch Station
• Friday 28 August – Darwin, John England Building

For more meeting details and registration contact info@cattleaustralia.com.au

Source: Cattle Australia