by admin | Dec 13, 2018 | Media Release
(10 December 2018) – The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has welcomed a federal government commitment to address barriers to trade in the global market, but says creative thinking and a whole-of-government approach will be needed to overcome what has been a...
by admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Industry News, Media Release
Urgent action needed on meat sector operating costs Australian meat processors are dealing with operating costs which are dramatically higher than their key global competitors, and intervention is urgently required to safeguard the future of the local industry,...
by admin | Oct 28, 2018 | Media Release
Visas for overseas workers in the red meat processing sector need review (28 September 2018) A shortage of 3,000 employees is a significant and pressing concern for the Australian red meat industry, according to the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC). The...
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Media Release
Another abattoir to close as supply chain struggles under costs burden (23 October 2018) The likely closure of Devonport City Abattoir in Tasmania is terrible news for a local community and a worrying sign for the wider industry, according to the Australian Meat...
by admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Media Release
AMIC welcomes historic trade agreement CPTPP reaching the Senate (15 October 2018) The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) welcomes the introduction of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in the Senate this week. AMIC CEO Patrick...
by admin | Oct 10, 2018 | Media Release
Butchers go Pink for Breast Cancer (10 October 2018) The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) in conjunction with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is running its Pink Butcher campaign during October to raise awareness and much needed funds to support those...
