Meat & Livestock Australia announces results of 2025 Annual General Meeting
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) today announced the outcomes of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Adelaide, South Australia on 20 November 2025.
Members voted on a series of resolutions, including the election of directors and proposed constitutional amendments. The results are as follows:
Election of Directors
- John Lloyd was elected as a director with 90.26% of votes in favour and 9.74% against.
- Tess Herbert was elected as a director with 88.59% of votes in favour and 11.41% against.
- Jack Holden was elected as a director with 89.91% of votes in favour and 10.09% against.
Special Resolutions – Amendment to Constitution
- The special resolution to amend the constitution was carried, with 99.34% in favour and 0.66% against. This special resolution was regarding that the constitution of MLA be amended as specified in the explanatory notes to the notice of meeting.
- The member resolution to amend the constitution was not carried, receiving 54.07% in favour and 45.93% against. This resolution proposed by Cattle Australia was that article 5.4(e) of the Company’s constitution is amended to read: “The Selection Committee may endorse more candidates than the number of vacancies to be filled at an annual general meeting.”
Both special resolutions to amend the constitution required a 75% majority to be carried.
MLA Chair John Lloyd expressed his appreciation to members and levy payers for their engagement:
“I want to sincerely thank our members and levy payers for their continued support and participation,” Mr Lloyd said.
“Your involvement is critical to ensuring MLA remains accountable and aligned with industry priorities. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient red meat industry that delivers value for producers and prosperity for rural and regional communities.”
To view the biographies of the elected Directors and other members of the MLA Board visit: MLA Board of Directors
