Voting in WoolPoll 2018 closed 2 November. The participation rate of voting is outlined below compared to WoolPoll 2015.
| WoolPoll 2018 | WoolPoll 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of valid voters (forms) returned | 13,506 | 12,912 |
| % valid voters (forms) returned | 28.67% | 31.83% |
| % valid votes returned | 55.92% | 50.68% |
Who is AWI?
Australian Wool Innovation Ltd is a not-for-profit enterprise that conducts research, development and marketing along the worldwide supply chain of Australian wool.
It provides services to Australian woolgrowers in the interests of the Australian wool industry and may engage in any other activities in the interests of the Australian wool industry, in each case for the benefit of Australian woolgrowers.
AWI is the prescribed research, development (R&D) and marketing organisation for the Australian wool industry and receives wool levy funds from wool levy payers in that capacity. AWI was established in 2001 to manage woolgrowers’ collective investment in R&D for the benefit of the industry. In 2007, AWI acquired The Woolmark Company and marketing activities re-commenced.
AWI invests in R&D and marketing activities across the global wool supply chain with the aim to:
1.
Engagement for WoolPoll to shift to more online activities including a digital roadshow
2.
Clarify the optional preferential voting process in the voting instructions
3.
Possibility for a 5-year WoolPoll to be tested with an additional question at WoolPoll 2021
4.
AWI to liaise with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) on potential alignment of strategic planning processes
What has AWI delivered?
