Red Meat Advisory Council Limited (RMAC) was formed in 1998 as a single industry touch-point for the Federal Government when dealing with cross-sectoral matters.

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 four 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;
• ensure responsible management of a parcel of industry investments, known collectively as 'The Fund', in a manner consistent with an established industry/Government agreement; and
• allow a forum for the five Peak Industry Councils to discuss multi-sectoral policy issues.