ABARES has been commissioned to conduct an independent review into the relationship between growers and integrated producers in the Australian chicken meat supply chain.
The review will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the industry, and if so, potential actions that could be introduced, as applicable.
The review will also consider information contained in recent inquiries into the industry, as well as examining the industry's evolution over time.
As part of this process, ABARES will seek information and evidence from stakeholders via Have Your Say, in response to an information paper to be released shortly.
ABARES will also conduct stakeholder engagement across all major parts of the chicken meat industry.
ABARES will provide a draft report for stakeholder review and comment by mid-2025 with a final report to government due as soon as practicable thereafter.
Executive Director of ABARES, Dr Jared Greenville, noted the importance of the review and the chicken meat industry to Australian agriculture and consumers.
"The poultry industry is a vital and growing component of Australia's agricultural sector with production value expected to reach a record $4.2 billion this financial year," Dr Greenville said.
"ABARES is well placed to undertake this review as an independent economic research body within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and we look forward to engaging with all parts of the industry."
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