Southern Australia cattle producers are encouraged to take part in upcoming face-to-face consultation meetings as part of the Cattle Transaction Levy Review.

The Cattle Transaction Levy Review Committee will visit South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania to hear directly from grassfed cattle producers about the current levy arrangements, how levy investments are performing, and how the levy system can best support the industry into the future.

The in-person consultation meetings are scheduled for:

·       Monday 20 July — Naracoorte, Bayview Sale Complex, 2:00pm

·       Tuesday 21 July — Mount Gambier, The Barn, 9:00am

·       Tuesday 21 July — Mortlake, Banquet Angus Sale Complex, 3:00pm

·       Wednesday 22 July — Ballarat, North Ballarat Sports Club, 8:30am

·       Wednesday 22 July — Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor, 6:30pm

·       Thursday 23 July — Sale, Maffco Brewery, 10:00am

Cattle producer and Levy Review Committee member Harry Youngman said the said the in-person meetings were an important opportunity for producers to contribute practical feedback and local perspectives to the review.

“The cattle transaction levy review needs to be shaped by the producers who pay the levy and understand what is needed on the ground,” he said.

“We encourage producers to attend a local consultation meeting, ask questions and share their views on how levy funds can best support productivity, profitability and the long-term future of the cattle industry.”

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

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

Source: Cattle Australia