Correspondence With Sheep Producers Australia.

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This disclosure comprises correspondence between Sheep Producers Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regarding establishment of a Transition Advocacy Taskforce. The taskforce, to be chaired independently with DAFF secretariat support, aims to advise federal and Western Australian ministers on implementing a transition plan for the sheep industry. Membership spans sheep industry representatives, processing sector, local grower networks, mental health services, financial institutions, and trade/market access experts. The taskforce's scope includes developing a transition implementation plan with support initiatives and performance indicators, representing industry interests, identifying service delivery gaps, advising on eligibility criteria for business support programs, nominating extension service providers, and potentially conducting a 2026 stocktake review. DAFF responsibilities include overseeing the implementation plan, coordinating stakeholder communication, and reporting progress to both ministers.