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AMIC is the peak body representing retailers, processors and smallgoods manufacturers across the country.
The Australian Meat Industry Council exists for a clear reason: to help our members achieve and maintain profitability in a world that has never seen more change.
We’re here to be a powerful voice for our industry. We’re here to ensure our members are recognised for the crucial role they play in the agribusiness supply chain. We’re here to support our members to continue creating jobs in Australia and to continue to feed the Australian economy.
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Meat Business Women – here is where the future is!
Over 250 attendees gathered in Brisbane for the second Australian Meat Business Women (MBW) conference, headlined by founder and global chair of MBW, Laura Ryan. The theme of the conference, “Changing the culture of the industry” unpicked the challenges of female...
Strong relationship with Japan critical for Australian meat sector
Japan has been a key export market for Australian meat for a long time, and it remains one of the industry’s leading trading partners, Australian Meat Industry Council CEO Patrick Hutchinson told contacts in the country last week. Mr Hutchinson spent two days in...
Water Day Zero could spell disaster for red meat industry supply chain
Regional jobs and industry are at risk as water supply crises threaten several towns, according to the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), which is calling for immediate government support to counter the devastating impact of the ‘Day Zero’ water supply crisis....
Awards varied to for Work Flexibilities due to COVID-19
AMIC has advised members on a variety of option including the JobKeeper incentive, stand down provision and allowing employees to take accrued leave should a stand down occur. On 8th April a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission varied approximately 99 Awards,...
Queensland’s North Star of Butchery
Rod and Julie Leaver of Edge Hill Butchery in Cairns have just had their second major win as AMIC’s Queensland Retailer of the Year, becoming the only owners to ever win the award twice. The couple took out the award for their previous shop 6 years ago, and couldn't...
Dry conditions fuel continued herd contraction
Key points: Sustained high female slaughter prolongs herd liquidation 2019 beef exports on track to be third largest on record China demand drives global cattle prices With continued and widespread dry conditions through winter and into spring, female cattle...
Did you know about our Events and Competitions?
At AMIC we host a variety events throughout the year such as Member Network Meetings, Annual Dinners and competitions for smallgoods, burgers and sausages. We also have exciting new events planned for you in the coming year, including webinars, conferences and other member-only events across all membership sectors.
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