WoolProducers Welcomes Newly Elected AWI Directors

WoolProducers has congratulated the successful candidates, Dr Michelle Humphries, Mr Anthony Uren and Mr Chris Mirams in this year’s AWI Director Election, which was announced at today’s AWI AGM in Sydney.

WoolProducers CEO Jo Hall said, “On behalf of WoolProducers I would like to congratulate the newly elected directors and look forward to working constructively with the AWI Board going forward.”

“I would also like to acknowledge and thank the unsuccessful candidates Dr Paul Swan and Mr Drew Chapman for standing in this year’s election”, Ms Hall said.

As the only national wool industry policy body, WoolProducers strongly believes that a constructive and cohesive relationship with the industry research, development and marketing body will be positive and in alignment with the general increase in industry unity shown in recent times.

ENDS

Jo Hall, CEO: 0488 554 811

Steve Harrison, President: 0427 468 303

About WoolProducers’ Australia

WoolProducers plays a critical role in working closely with companies and entities funded by woolgrower funds including compulsory levies or fees for service.

Its mission is to develop constructive and profitable outcomes for woolgrowers nationally.

The agency is responsible for appointing a director to each of the Australian Wool Exchange and the Australia Wool Testing Authority, promoting good corporate governance and ensuring that the interests of growers are met.

WoolProducers maintains a working relationship with Australian Wool Innovation as the voice of woolgrower shareholders.  It aims to contribute to AWI’s programs for the benefit of growers, promoting responsible use of levy funds and ensuring good corporate governance.

WoolProducers is the sole wool industry member of Animal Health Australia, and as such, carries a significant responsibility for decision making on behalf of the industry in the event of an emergency animal disease outbreak.

As the only wool grower organisation with membership of the National Farmers’ Federation, WoolProducers is responsible for providing key policy advice on behalf of our members, and other wool growers, to Australia’s peak farm body.

WoolProducers also works closely with the Federal Government Departments on key issues such as animal health and welfare, biosecurity, pest management control, natural resource management, drought preparedness, emergency animal disease outbreak preparedness and industry development, including research, trade and logistics.