Members needed for advisory committees

Nov 3, 2023

Applications are open for two Livestock Advisory Committees — for the honey bee and swine industries. Photo by Cath Grey

The Victorian Government is calling for a wide range of industry professionals to apply for positions on Livestock Advisory Committees to improve animal health, strengthen the state’s biosecurity and support business management.

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Agriculture Minister Ros Spence said applications were now open for two Livestock Advisory Committees — the honey bee and swine industries — while recruitment for the remaining committees will begin in early 2024.

Livestock Advisory Committee members oversee their respective Livestock Compensation Fund and help to deliver a wide range of projects that benefit their specific industries. The latest round of the fund delivered a total of $8.1 million across 21 projects.

Applicants will no longer need to be nominated by prescribed bodies, ensuring committees are more accessible and have a diverse membership.

Specific skills, expertise and industry experience will all be considered during the recruitment process.

Recruitment for the Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee and Cattle Compensation Advisory Committee will open in early 2024.

Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee chair Mick Craig said the four Livestock Advisory Committees represent a shared responsibility between government and industry to boost Victoria’s biosecurity and provide real benefits to industry.

“It’s important these committees have a highly skilled membership, including producers, with knowledge and experience across the honeybee, cattle, sheep and goat, and swine industries,” Mr Craig said.

For more information, visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/funds-grants-programs/livestock-biosecurity-funds

By McPherson Media Group