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Read the latest news from Sheep Producers Australia


Industry groups, Peak Industry Councils and farmers have united to tell their story to Canberra
The Western Australian delegation to Canberra this week included representatives from Sheep Producers Australia, WAFarmers, WoolProducers Australia, the Western Australian Shearing Industry Association, WA Livestock & Rural Transport Association, ASheep, Pastoralist and Graziers Association, wool and sheep farmers.
Sep 8, 2023


Sheep Producers Australia statement I Response to the ABC article and 7.30pm Report
Sheep Producers Australia is aware of the ABC 7.30 Report online article and television report. We acknowledge that the images and footage is extremely confronting, and the handling of livestock is unacceptable. We have requested that the ABC includes mental health and crisis support details to the online article and programme.
Aug 28, 2023


Sheep Producers Australia recruiting for three Non-Executive Directors
“Sheep Producers Australia’s role is to advocate for better business outcomes, monitoring investment of producer levies and improving information flow up and down the value chain.
Jun 8, 2023


Peak industry bodies attend vessel tour in Perth this week to show united support for live export
The group saw changes to conditions on board vessels, including improved ventilation and increased pen space, and discussed the range of animal welfare indicators that are being developed and used by industry covering animal behaviours, management, and environment.
Apr 14, 2023


Sheep Producers Australia announces new Non-Executive Independent Director
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is pleased to announce that Ms Kerry Harris has been appointed as SPA’s new non-executive Independent Director. SPA’s purpose is to provide strategic leadership for Australia’s sheep industry that supports a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Feb 1, 2023


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes announcement that the Trade deal with India will commence on 29 December
Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the confirmation yesterday by the Albanese government that the Indian Government has completed its domestic requirements to enable implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
Nov 30, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia announces new Board Director
Sheep Producers Australia is pleased to announce that Mr Brendan Tatham has been voted in for one of the two Board Director positions at...
Nov 22, 2022


Annual Global Sheep Producers Forum group meet in Canada
Members of the GSPF include the American Lamb Board, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, British National Sheep Association, Canadian Sheep Federation, National Sheep Association, National Wool Growers’ Association of South Africa, and Sheep Producers Australia (SPA).
Nov 10, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes today’s Federal Budget Announcement
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the peak national body for the Australian sheepmeat industry. Our purpose is to be a strategic leader working to benefit Australia’s sheep industry to achieve a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Oct 25, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia recruiting for two Board Director positions
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the peak national industry body for the Australian sheep meat industry. Based in Canberra, our purpose is to be a strategic leader working to benefit Australia’s sheep industry to achieve a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Aug 18, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the announcement of Senator Murray Watt as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) would like to acknowledge and congratulate Senator Murray Watt as the Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Don Farrell as Minister for Trade, the Honourable Tanya Plibersek as Minister for Water and the Environment and the Honourable Madeline King as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia.
Jun 2, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia congratulates Labor on the election win
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) would like to congratulate Anthony Albanese and Labor on their election win and look forward to the...
May 24, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia announces new Chief Executive Officer
Sheep Producers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Bonnie Skinner as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Mar 2, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes Senate Inquiry report and recommendations into meat definitions and other animal products
Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the report by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport legislation Committee Inquiry into meat definitions and other animal products tabled in parliament yesterday.
Feb 24, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia announces new Independent Chair
Sheep Producers Australia is pleased to announce that Mr Andrew Spencer will be appointed as the new Independent Chair of the Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in November, following the expiration of the four year term of Sheep Producers Australia inaugural Chair Mr Chris Mirams.
Oct 28, 2021


Sheep Producers Australia Policy Council announcement
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) has established a new mechanism for policy development, replacing four subject specific committees with a single Policy Council.
Sep 20, 2021


Sheep Producers Australia concerned over Victoria’s meat processing workforce restrictions
The announcement last month by the Victorian Premier that Melbourne abattoir and meat processing facilities in metropolitan Melbourne would be subject to workforce capacity restrictions continues to impact the industry and greatly concern producers and processors.
Sep 13, 2021


Sheep Producers Australia congratulates CEO on new appointment
Sheep Producers Australia congratulates Mr Stephen Crisp on his appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of AUS-MEAT and celebrates his achievements as Chief Executive Officer of Sheep Producers Australia.Â
Aug 24, 2021


Mr Chris Mirams time as the Sheep Producers Australia Independent Chair
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the national body representing Australian sheep producers. Mr Chris Mirams has been SPA’s Independent Chair for the past four years, and with his term now concluding SPA is looking to recruit.Â
Aug 16, 2021


Sheep Producers Australia recruiting for Board positions
Sheep Producers Australia recruiting for Board positions Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the Peak National Industry Body for the Australian Sheep Meat Industry. Based in Canberra, our purpose is to be a strategic leader working to benefit Australia’s sheep industry to achieve a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Jul 26, 2021
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