Appointment of The Future Flock National Advisory Panel

Sheep Producers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of the National Advisory Panel for The Future Flock - a whole-of-industry initiative designed to strengthen alignment, drive long-term resilience, and guide the future growth of Australia’s world-leading sheep sector.

The newly appointed panel brings together an exceptional breadth and depth of expertise, with representatives spanning the sheepmeat and wool supply chains.

The panel will be chaired by Angus Hobson, a respected wool, sheepmeat and cattle producer with an extensive career in industry representation at a national level.

Mr Hobson said the strength of the panel lies in its ability to bring together industry-leading perspectives from every corner of the sector.

“The depth and diversity of skills on this panel is extraordinary, we have people who live and breathe every part of the sheep industry - from wool and sheepmeat producers, to experts in genetics, processing, supply chain and finance,” he said.

“The Panel’s reach and experience are its greatest strengths.”

Mr Hobson said The Future Flock represents a rare opportunity for the sheepmeat and wool industries to systematically define and deliver a shared vision.

 “The Future Flock will provide a strategic roadmap to bolster the sheep sector’s future prosperity, competitiveness and sustainability.”

The National Advisory Panel will oversee the development of The Future Flock, ensuring it is grounded in evidence, informed by producers and industry stakeholders, and aligned with market and community expectations for long-term sustainability.

Sheep Producers Australia Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Skinner said the quality of applications for the National Panel Advisory Panel was outstanding.

“Such strong interest reflects the industry’s clear desire for a strategic, evidence-based plan to guide our future,” she said. “The depth of experience and leadership put forward highlights a sector that is engaged, forward-looking and ready to work together on the opportunities ahead.”

Further information about the panel, its members and upcoming engagement opportunities will be released in the coming weeks.

The Future Flock National Advisory Panel includes:

-         Angus Hobson

-         Dr Alex Ball

-        Andrew Bouffler

-        Beth Green

-        Chris Mirams

-        Patrick Hutchinson

-        Dr Holly Ludeman

-        Sally Martin

-        Lachlan Monsborough

-        Chad Taylor