History

AMPC was formed in 1998 as part of the Australian Government’s restructure of the Australian Red Meat Industry.  AMPC’s rights, responsibilities and obligations as part of this restructure are contained in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the time.  It was originally based on voluntary contributions being received from red meat processor members as provided for in the Company’s constitution.

Statutory Levies were introduced for the Processing Sector in 2007.  By agreement with the Commonwealth these are to be administered for the sector by AMPC as detailed in the 2007–2010 Funding Agreement.  This Strategic Plan is therefore submitted in accordance with Clause 11 of the Funding Agreement 2007-2010 between the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and AMPC. 

As Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is the Commonwealth designated Service Provider to the red meat industry under the MOU, MLA’s 2008-2011 Strategic Plan is the latest plan for the industry as a whole based on realising the goals of the Meat Industry Strategic Plan (MISP).  A significant component of AMPC operational expenditure involves co investment with MLA on joint industry activities as outlined in the MOU.  AMPC is involved in Industry strategic planning activities which set the direction of these joint programs.  The outcomes of this are included in the MLA Strategic Plan. Importantly AMPC is responsible to ensure that Processor Levy funds are appropriately invested in these programs and that they directly benefit the industry.