Join us online 17-21 May for the IWTO Congress The annual IWTO Congress is a highlight of the global wool textile industry calendar. For 2021 we offer you a fully digital series of presentations and discussion, over the course of five days and spanning global time zones. From what’s driving wool sustainability to the latest market statistics, there’s plenty of wool talk to go around. We’ll hear from some of the world’s leading wool professionals and experts. IWTO Congress 2021 Programme…

PRESS RELEASE The Australian Wool Industry Medal (AWIM) recognises men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the Australian wool industry. The 2021 Australian Wool Industry Medal is now open for nominations and close on the 3 May 2021. For further details and the nomination form please visit https://www.fawo.org.au/awards/overview Download Press Release here

SHEARER, shearer trainer, former contractor and Australian Shearing Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Gellatly is the third Western Australian to be presented with the Australian Wool Industry Medal.The prestigious medal is awarded by Wool Industries Australia for ‘an exceptional and sustained contribution to the Australian wool industry’. Read full story here

CALLY DUPE Legendary shearer Kevin Gellatly believes the hard yakka occupationis as much about mentalfitness as it is about the physicalequivalent. And after 55 years in the industry,you’d believe him.Gellatly was awarded theindustry’s greatest accolade — the Australian Wool Industry Medal —on Saturday. Read full story here

h WIA president David Michell, left, with 2020 Australian Wool Industry Medal recipient Richard Halliday, centre, and Geoff Power. Image – Livestock SA. TWO shearers have been recognised as the latest recipients of the prestigious Australian Wool Industry Medal. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, former left-handed South Australian shearer and WoolProducers Australia president Richard Halliday and Western Australian shearing identity Kevin Gellatly have been presented with their 2020 medals…

BORDERTOWN Merino breeder Richard Halliday was presented with an Australian Wool Industry Medal for his four decades of industry representation late last year. This included serving as inaugural Livestock SA president, eight years on WoolProducers, and seven years as a member of the SA Sheep Advisory Group. Mr Halliday said he was humbled to receive the award and could not have done it without his wife Jacquie and children Sarah, Angus and Thomas. "You don't go into things seeking personal…

Key Test Data Summary for March 2021 The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +25.0%, +25.6% and +25.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to March 2021 compared with the same period last season are: -3.9%, -1.2% and -0.9% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 234.4 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 236.7 mkg for the equivalent period last season.…

The End of Month Mulesing Status Auction Statistics (for period July 1 2020- March 31 2021) have been released. Links to the interactive and static monthly reports can be found on the following AWEX website page: www.awex.com.au/market-information/mulesing-status/ The total number of bales offered at auction with a declared Mulesing Status of Non Mulesed (NM) for the period July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 is 152,789 This is an increase of 22,940 bales (17.6%) over the corresponding period (in…

Check out the website or download a copy of the handbook at https://trustinaustralianwool.com.au/ You can also view the recording or individual presentations at https://trustinaustralianwool.com.au/launch/

Wool women urged to unite and challenge unacceptable behaviour Terry Sim, March 12, 2021 AWEX chair Robyn Clubb. WOMEN in Australia’s wool industry have been urged to challenge any unacceptable behaviour in their industry by the Australian Wool Exchange chair Robyn Clubb. At a time when the behaviour of men toward women is under increased focus, especially in the nation’s parliament, at the Women in Wool forum last week Ms Clubb shared her thoughts on challenging inequality, bias and…

Presentations from the Women in Wool event held via Zoom on the 5 March 2021 can be found here

Trust In Australian Wool campaign. What is Trust In Australian Wool? Everyone knows that Australia produces the best quality wool in the world. With increasing demand from supply chains and customers in recent years for increased transparency relating to provenance and production of products, such as wool, it’s now time to share the story of Australian wool with them. There has been an emergence of closed supply chains and third party certification schemes to meet these consumer demands, while…