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CEO Blog – 2023 Year in Review
As part of the final CEO blog for the year, I would like to wish you all a happy, relaxing and safe festive season. The WoolProducers...
Dec 19, 202315 min read


President's Annual Report
Welcome to my first annual report. The past 12 months have certainly involved more travel than I have ever done before. As I still have a...
Dec 18, 20235 min read


2023 in Review - WoolProducers GM
Heading towards the end of the year is not only a time to stop and spend time with friends and family, it’s an important time to reflect...
Dec 18, 20235 min read


December 2023 Newsletter Blog: India
In last month's newsletter, we touched on my recent trip to Bangladesh and India in late October, along with consultants from Deloitte,...
Dec 4, 20233 min read


WoolProducers working with India
WoolProducers have recently spent time relationship building with India, in a move to foster relationships between the two countries....
Dec 4, 20233 min read


WoolProducers election results announced
Peak grower body WoolProducers Australia, announced the results of its biennial election for independent directors at its Annual General...
Nov 13, 20232 min read


WoolProducers – Providing leadership on animal welfare
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia, is frustrated at recent misinformed statements from AWI Chair, Jock Laurie,...
Nov 13, 20234 min read


President's Report
On 25th October I travelled to Canberra to attend the National Farmers Federation (NFF) members council. I would like to extend...
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Reminder To Vote In This Year’s WoolProducers Election
WoolProducers Australia remind eligible voters to take the time to vote in this year's election. Five nominations were received for the...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


WoolProducers Makes Recommendation on AWI Director Elections
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia (WoolProducers) has met to consider which nominees to recommend for the...
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Director John Hassell Reflects on Six Years with WoolProducers Australia
Just over six years ago, having been involved with WAFarmers for nearly 30 years, I was asked if I would put my hand up for an...
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Five nominations to contest this year's WoolProducers election
WoolProducers Australia will be holding a contested election for this year’s Independent Director Elections. Five nominations were...
Oct 2, 20233 min read


Board Positions up for grabs as peak wool representative body calls for nominations for Directors
Nominations are now open for three positions on the Executive of the nation’s peak body for woolgrowers, WoolProducers Australia....
Sep 4, 20233 min read


CEO'S REPORT- AUGUST 2023
WoolProducers Independent Director Elections WoolProducers are excited to call for nominations for this year’s Independent Director...
Aug 21, 20232 min read


CEO's REPORT - July
Why the decision on live export matters to everyone The consultation on the proposed ban of live export of sheep by sea closed at the end...
Jul 4, 20232 min read


World Organisation for Animal Health
90th General Session World Assembly of Delegates – Paris, France - 21-25 May 2023 I recently had the opportunity to join the Australian...
Jul 4, 20235 min read


International Wool Textile Organisation - 92nd annual Congress – Kyoto, Japan
Steve, Jo and Adam recently attended the 92nd IWTO Congress, the first time the event had been held in an extensive face to face format...
Jun 1, 20234 min read


CEO's REPORT - June
Proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy Unfair to Australian Farmers As part of the recent federal budget, the Australian government...
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Keeping Australian wool the best in the world
The Australian Wool Industry continues to take action to address wool preparation and contamination issues. At a recent meeting of the...
May 29, 20233 min read


PRESIDENT'S REPORT - MAY
A word from Steve The Federal government’s proposal to ban live sheep exports is a concerning time for all involved in agriculture. As a...
May 9, 20233 min read


Flying the flag for Australian wool in France
In March, I was fortunate to head to France as part of the National Farmers Federation (NFF) French Farmer Delegation and Engagement...
May 9, 20235 min read


A Word From Steve
March saw CEO, Jo Hall and myself travel to India as part of an Australian delegation to attend the inaugural Joint India Australia Wool...
Apr 17, 20232 min read


WoolProducers ATMAC grant - Phase 2. Enabling domestic and diversified wool processing
Peak woolgrower representative body WoolProducers Australia is excited to be announced as the recipient of a $800,000 Agricultural Trade...
Mar 27, 20233 min read


A Busy start to 2023
2023 is shaping up to have a major focus on trade for WoolProducers, with a number of exciting announcements and activities underway....
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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