About Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is a Rural Research and Development Corporation and the declared industry marketing body and the industry research body under section 39(1) of the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024.
Our vision
Productivity and profitability will underpin the sustainability and prosperity of our great industry.
By focusing on value creation and capture along the supply chain, we will deliver benefits that translate into profitability for the production sector.
Our purpose
To deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.
Our mission
To collaborate with stakeholders to invest in research, development and marketing initiatives that contribute to producer profitability, sustainability and global competitiveness.
Our funding and industry partnerships
MLA’s funding includes producer levies, government contributions and industry co-investment. MLA works with Australian Lot Feeders’ Association, Cattle Australia, the Goat Industry Council of Australia and Sheep Producers Australia. Processor and exporter levies are directed through the Australian Meat Processor Corporation and LiveCorp.
Our corporate governance framework
MLA is governed by a skills-based Board that works with industry to set strategic priorities for the company.
MLA’s corporate governance framework is set by the Board, having regard to the best interests of members, the values of the organisation, MLA’s obligations set out under the Statutory Funding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia, and in accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.
MLA is subject to independent reviews to ensure accountability and value delivery This long-established framework has been implemented to ensure that MLA remains accountable to its stakeholders and that stakeholder interests are protected. MLA’s governance arrangements are reviewed regularly to reflect industry developments, stakeholder expectations and regulatory and legislative changes.
For more information, visit mla.com.au/how-we-are-governed.
2030 Strategic Plan
MLA’s long-term investment priorities and outcomes are outlined in the Strategic Plan 2030, which uses the Australian red meat industry’s 10-year strategic plan, Red Meat 2030 as its foundation.
MLA Board
Nine directors combine a broad range of skills, experience and expertise to set strategic priorities for the organisation and monitor progress against MLA’s strategic plan.
MLA Leadership Team
MLA delivers marketing, research and development on behalf of beef, sheep and goat levy payers through five business units and two subsidiary companies.
Our subsidiary companies
MLA Donor Company accelerates innovation across the value chain so the Australian red meat and livestock industry can remain competitive. It does this by attracting commercial investment from enterprises and others that share a mutual interest to co-invest in innovation that will benefit the industry.
Become a member
Get involved and keep up-to-date on what your levies are delivering.
MLA membership is free to levy paying producers of grass or grainfed cattle, sheep, lambs and/or goats.
Useful links
Contact MLA
Contact details for MLA offices in Australia and around the world. Plus contact information for MLA and ISC key services.
Careers at MLA
Working at MLA provides you with an opportunity to support and deliver value to Australia’s iconic agriculture industry and work with dedicated people in a professional, collaborative and innovative environment.
MLA agreements
To assist with meeting its obligations under its Statutory Funding Agreement (SFA), MLA uses an umbrella research agreement for research and development projects and an umbrella consultancy agreement for research and marketing type services.
The red meat industry
Find out about how Australia’s red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy.
Red meat industry career hub
Australia's red meat and livestock industry offers a broad range of career options right across the supply chain and directly employs more than 180,000 people.
International markets and trade
MLA operates in key export markets including North America, the UK, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore and the UAE, additional presence in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia.
Priorities
Australian Government priorities
MLA supports the Australian Government’s national Science and Research Priorities and research, development and extension objectives, with a focus on climate resilience, biosecurity, digital innovation and premium export growth.
