Industry issues research

MLA commissions independent and apolitical research to inform industry on priority issues and support policy development - through the Peak Industry Council (PIC) structure - for the betterment of the red meat and livestock industry.

These industry issues range from carbon pricing and credits, transport and water policy, chemical reforms and food security.

Research framework

An industry issues research framework has been drafted to ensure research commissioned by MLA:

• is independent and credible
• aligns with industry policy priorities (as determined by the PICs)
• clearly outlines the roles of MLA and the PICs
• aligns with the Deed of Agreement between MLA and DAFF

The Deed of Agreement between DAFF and MLA clearly prohibits MLA from undertaking lobbying activities, therefore the charter of MLA industry issues research is to commission independent consultants.

MLA engages key industry stakeholders throughout each consultancy and seeks their input on draft reports and key progress meetings with the consultant. The final research is then provided to PICs, other peak bodies and Government for their consideration and is also made publicly available.

The Australian Government and levy payers each contribute 50% towards the research commissioned by MLA.

Research reports

The following final industry issues research reports that have been prepared by independent consultants on behalf of MLA since 2009:

• Effect of alternate heavy vehicle charges on Australia’s red meat industries by Verve Economics (February 2012)
• Carbon price impacts on red meat producers and processors by Meta Economics (November 2011)
• The impact of a carbon price on Australian farm businesses: cattle production by the Australian Farm Institute (June 2011)
• The impact of a carbon price on Australian farm businesses: sheep production by the Australian Farm Institute (June 2011)
• The Implications of the Australian Government's Carbon Farming Initiative for Beef Producers by the Australian Farm Institute (March 2011)
• A discussion paper on alternative greenhouse emission policies for the Australian Beef Cattle Industry by the Australian Farm Institute (March 2010)
• The merits of a consumption approach to agricultural emissions compared with emissions trading by The Centre for International Economics (November 2009)
• Possible impacts of the CPRS on the Australian red meat and livestock industry by The Centre for International Economics (June 2009)

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