These specialized working groups will focus on critical areas vital for the industry’s progression. Their mandates include ensuring the best care for animals, enhancing the overall wellbeing of people involved in the sector, improving economic viability and securing livelihoods for dairy farmers, and significantly reducing the dairy industry’s environmental impact. This holistic approach underscores a comprehensive commitment to responsible and forward-thinking dairy production.

A primary objective for these groups is to undertake a thorough review of the Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework’s existing goals, targets, indicators, and metrics. This review will be conducted in light of the recently completed 2024 materiality assessment, ensuring that the framework remains relevant, ambitious, and aligned with current and future challenges. This data-driven approach is essential for effective sustainability reporting and strategic planning within the international dairy community.

Nominations for participation in these influential working groups are openly welcomed from across the entire dairy supply chain. Whether individuals are involved in dairy farming, processing, manufacturing, retail, or research, their commitment to sustainability and passion for the future of Australian dairy are the key criteria. This inclusive call for expertise aims to gather diverse perspectives and foster broad industry engagement in shaping impactful solutions.