# Australian agricultural industry levy proposals

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-agricultural-industry-levy-proposals
> Updated: 2026-10-28T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Various Australian agricultural sectors are considering significant increases to industry levies to fund research, development, and biosecurity.

In the goat industry, the Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) has proposed raising the levy from 37.7 cents to 90 cents per head. GICA President John Falkenhagen stated this increase is “essential to safeguard the industry’s future” through investments in marketing, biosecurity, and research. Producers are scheduled to vote on this measure during the Meat and Livestock Australia annual general meeting in November.

Similarly, Cattle Australia (CA) has proposed a $1 increase to the grass-fed cattle levy. CA CEO Will Evans indicated the increase is intended to address a funding shortfall for the National Research Station (NRS).

## Claims

- Cattle producers will vote next month on a $1 increase to the grass-fed cattle levy. (reported by 3 sources)
- Cattle Australia currently contributes 11 cents to the NRS. (reported by 3 sources)
- Economic modeling by CA and ALFA showed a need to support the NRS. (reported by 3 sources)
- Will Evans does not have access to individual staff payroll information. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Cattle Australia proposes $1 increase to grass-fed cattle levy

Australian cattle producers will vote next month on a proposed $1 increase to the grass-fed cattle levy to address NRS funding needs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cattle-australia-proposes-1-increase-to-grass-fed-cattle-levy

### 2026-10-04: Goat producers to vote on major industry levy increase

Australian goat producers will vote on November 24 to decide whether to increase the industry levy from 37.7 cents per head to 90 cents per transaction to fund research, marketing, and biosecurity.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goat-producers-to-vote-on-major-industry-levy-increase

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