Red Meat Advisory Council Limited (RMAC) was formed to allow for a single touch-point for the
meat industry and the Government when dealing with matters that cut across a number of
industry sectors. RMAC comprises a membership of five Peak Industry Councils: Cattle Council
of Australia, Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Australian Lot Feeders' Association, Australian
Livestock Exporters' Council and Australian Meat Industry Council. The Goat Industry Council
of Australia also maintains a link, but not as a member.
RMAC has three principal functions:
provide advice to the Minister on cross-sectoral or whole-of-industry matters;
act as custodian of the Meat Industry Strategic Plan that is used as a guide for industry programs; and
ensure responsible management of a parcel of industry investments, known collectively as 'The Fund', in a manner consistent with an established industry/Government agreement.
