Wool Poll
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has received an update from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) on the timing of the next WoolPoll.
DAFF provided the update at the recent Woolgrower Industry Consultation Panel (WICP), an established forum bringing together national woolgrower organisations, AWI and the Department.
The previous WoolPoll instrument was repealed when the Australian Government’s modernised primary industries levies legislation commenced on 1 January 2025, requiring new polling arrangements to be established under the new legislative framework.
The new arrangements are being informed by extensive consultation with AWI, woolgrower representative bodies and individual woolgrowers.
DAFF advised AWI and the WICP that the new arrangements will not be in place in time for a WoolPoll in 2027.
A new WoolPoll instrument, including the nomination of a polling body, is required before a WoolPoll can be conducted under the new legislative framework.
The current wool levy rate of 1.5% does not expire and will remain in place unless changed in accordance with the legislation.
AWI will continue working with DAFF and woolgrower representatives as the new arrangements are progressed and will keep levy payers informed about the timing of the next WoolPoll.
