The Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee (DEICC) is the principal consultative committee for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to consult with the Australian dairy export industry (industry) on technical and administrative matters in relation to the export of milk and milk products.
The aim of DEICC is to provide an effective and ongoing forum for formal liaison and consultation between the department and relevant stakeholders in the industry. DEICC will consider and provide advice to the department on matters which are relevant to the industry.
DEICC is the primary consultation body for issues relating to the export and certification of dairy products. Operating within the framework of government policies and legislation, the committee will:
- Concentrate on addressing strategic market access and export operational issues encountered by the dairy export industry, with a focus on identifying opportunities to reduce regulatory burdens
- Offer suggestions on enhancing market access for dairy products through departmental processes
- Facilitate effective communication and information exchange between the department, State Regulatory Authorities and the dairy export industry, serving as a valuable conduit.
Membership
The membership of DEICC consists of representatives from:
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Dairy export manufacturing establishments
- Dairy exporters
- Dairy consultants
- Dairy industry representative bodies
- State Regulatory Authorities
Current Membership
While membership is expected to change as the industry itself changes, it currently includes:
| Company / Organisation | Representatives |
|---|---|
| Ausfine Foods International | Kate Wardle |
| Australian Dairy Farmers Limited | Stephen Sheridan |
| Australian Dairy Products Federation | Janine Waller |
| Bega Group | Bradley Wilson, Danielle van de Kimmenade |
| Bellamy’s Organic Pty Ltd | Jithesh Janardhanan |
| Bulla Dairy Foods | Rob Burston |
| Burra Foods Australia | Des Reilly, Stewart Carson |
| Dairy Australia | Stewart Davey, Shehara Pillai |
| Dairy Food Safety Victoria | Andrew Chen, Fiona Jones, Gabrielle Cook |
| Dairy Safe (SA) | Mel Jackson |
| Fonterra Australia Pty Limited | Karen Coulson |
| H&H Group | Elise Giles |
| Infant Nutrition Council | Simon Woolmer |
| Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd | Carol Bate, Nina Velasquez |
| Noumi Limited | Abdul Badreddine |
| NSW Department of Primary Industries | Mark Mackie, Darren Waterson |
| Safe Food Production Queensland | Mark Chan, Russell Johnson |
| Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd | Deanne Dyall, Sarah Williams |
| Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority | Carolyn Harris, Martin Milan, Nathan Dick |
Meetings
DEICC meets twice per year. Special meetings are also convened if urgent issues arise.
For further information about DEICC, email the secretariat at DEICC.