The MLA's decision to build a register of levy payers is not before time, say industry watchers

JB
July 18 2021 - 5:00pm
Exactly who pays a levy to the MLA at point of sale? A new register will help answer that question.
Exactly who pays a levy to the MLA at point of sale? A new register will help answer that question.

Taking Stock - Opinion

The late J.R McDonald, a beef processor with a mind to producer interests, would have approved of Meat and Livestock Australia's recent decision to verify who, exactly, are its levy paying members. The move highlights a flaw within the organisation whereby those who pay a levy at the point of sale are not necessarily the ones who vote on outcomes. That's because producers have to apply to be members of MLA to make their opinions counted at the annual general meeting - the right does not automatically come to those who sell a beast into the supply chain and pay the cattle transaction levy.

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Jamie Brown

North Coast reporter

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