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Trade chaos won’t settle anytime soon
Trade chaos won't settle anytime soon THE world is transitioning from the old orderly trade system to a new and far more chaotic That’s according to international trade expert and media commentator Stephen Olson. Mr Olson, who has 30 years of...
Hold your nerve on tariffs – Joe Hockey’s message to meat
Hold your nerve on tariffs - Joe Hockey's message to meat Australian red meat exporters must “hold their nerve” when it comes to recent US tariff announcements. And US President Donald Trump is looking for a “trade”. That’s according to the former US Ambassador and...
Australian Meat Industry Council reacts to US tariff announcement
Thursday 3 April 2025 The Australian Meat Industry Council has moved to reassure red meat processors and exporters that trade will continue, following the announcement that the US will impose a base-level 10% tariff on all Australian imports. AMIC understands from...
AMIC Announces the Appointment of Tim Ryan as CEO
27 February 2025 The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today. Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on behalf of members. With an...
Get ready for Nationals weekend in Tasmania!
Australia’s best sausages and burgers will be showcased in Launceston this month at the Australian Meat Industry Council’s (AMIC) Retail National Competition Weekend, where the country’s top apprentice butcher will also be decided. The National Competition Weekend is...
AMIC introduces updated animal welfare standards with mandatory video surveillance
30 January 2025 - The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has released updated standards for the Australian Livestock Processing Industry Animal Welfare Certification System (AAWCS), which now include mandatory video surveillance requirements for accredited...
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