CCA encourages all grass-fed cattle producers to register with Cattle Australia and engage in this important process.
Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) remains focussed on finalising the Constitution for the new peak industry body, Cattle Australia, in preparation for its first democratic Board elections in November 2022.
As the legally prescribed industry body, CCA has been mediating with key industry stakeholders to finalise the draft constitution and continue the restructure’s momentum.
The draft constitution on the table was developed by the Restructure Steering Committee (RSC), which comprised of representatives from Cattle Producers Australia, the Northern Pastoral Group, two State Farming Organisation (SFO) representatives and CCA.
Although the RSC delivered the draft Constitution in June 2022, industry stakeholders requested another steering committee meeting to formally endorse Cattle Australia’s founding document.
CCA has engaged Internationally renowned negotiator and mediator Allan Parker OAM to help reach an agreement on the draft Cattle Australia constitution.
Over the past two weeks, Mr Parker has facilitated discussions amongst the RSC, however, an agreement was not reached to endorse the draft constitution, due to a technical matter. Work is now in place to formulate the agreement.
CCA President Lloyd Hick said that the majority of representatives in the Australian grass-fed beef industry remained committed to delivering a constitution for the new peak industry body.
“This does not change CCA’s focus on the transition process,” Mr Hick said.
“We will continue to engage with and seek cooperation from all members of the grass-fed cattle industry to progress the transition to Cattle Australia.
“CCA is focussed on ensuring the Special General Meeting goes ahead in early October, and Cattle Australia will run its election and an Annual General Meeting in November.
“The draft constitution and the democratic election will make Cattle Australia a completely new and different organisation from CCA.
“It sets out the rules by which Cattle Australia will operate, including how directors are elected, priorities are set, and decisions are made.
“The governance structure will allow Cattle Australia to be driven by a Board chosen by the very people it represents.
“A new, well-structured and democratic peak body for the grass-fed cattle sector is well within reach.
“CCA encourages all grass-fed cattle producers to register with Cattle Australia and engage in this important process.”
To register, visit www.cattleaustralia.com.au/voting-eligibility-and-membership