The Case for Industry Reform

Please see the attached copy of Jon Condon's Beef Central newsletter of 20 July 2011 http://www.beefcentral.com/news/recent-news/article/360 which sets out ideas for Industry Organisational Reform prepared by the Australian Meat Producers Group ("AMPG"), a think tank comprising of some of Australia's most experienced sheep and beef industry figures which was set up following the Armidale and Rockhampton Beef Forums last year to consider industry reform options.

There were major reviews of the red meat industry organisations in the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's and again in the 1990's when the current structures were put in place.

National and global economies and communications have changed significantly since the 1990’s and many feel that it is time for another review of our industry organisations. 

Consequently there are moves at foot to convene a follow up to last year’s Armidale and Rockhampton Beef Forums in Brisbane later this year to discuss the reform options. 

If you agree, disagree or have concerns about the need for industry organisational change, please take up Jon Condon's invitation and tell Beef Central what you think on the comment section in his newsletter, which can be found online at http://www.beefcentral.com/newsor by email to feedback@beefcentral.com with a cc to info @ beefforum.com.au so that we can also gauge the response to the proposed reforms. 

If you are concerned about the future of your industry, now is the time to make your voice heard !