Submission to Discussion Paper 1: Principles guiding the review of the grassfed Cattle Transaction Levy

Livestock SA has provided feedback on the review of the grassfed cattle transaction levy, supporting a process that delivers clear value and return on investment for producers.

The submission highlights the need for evidence-based reform, reduced duplication and better coordination across the red meat sector. Livestock SA does not support adding new levy streams or structures without first demonstrating existing arrangements cannot deliver improved outcomes.

Recommendations

• Release economic analysis first to enable evidence-based decisions
• Focus on value for producers and measurable return on levy investment
• Improve coordination across species to reduce duplication and inefficiency
• Optimise existing structures before creating new levy streams or bodies
• Support greater flexibility in existing levy funds for urgent needs
• Use SFOs more effectively to deliver levy-funded programs
• Retain clear separation between levy funds and advocacy functions
• Streamline reviews into a single, whole-of-red-meat approach
• Adopt a 10-year review cycle aligned with industry planning