Response to ACCC Issues Paper on cattle and beef markets

The ACCC is conducting a market study of the cattle and beef sector. The purpose of the ACCC’s market study is to:

• Examine competition and transparency in the supply chain, and
• Consider whether there are impediments to competition and efficiency at various stages of the supply chain in cattle and beef markets.

The ACCC released an issues paper which provided detailed information on the scope of the study and information about how producers could participate. The issues paper and further information on the market study is available at www.accc.gov.au/cattlestudy

Livestock SA members were asked to provide input on 34 issues through an open call and their views were incorporated into Livestock SA’s submission.