Wool Industries Australia Inc (WIA) is an association of Australian organisations engaged in the production, selling, merchanting, processing, spinning, weaving, testing and research & development of wool and allied fibres.

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/

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…

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…

After 13 years at the helm, wool broker's chief Chris Wilcox to retire Chris McLennan - The Land 10 Mar 2021, 9 a.m. WOOL CAREER: Chris Wilcox is retiring after many years in the wool industry. Chris Wilcox is retiring as executive director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia after 13 years at the helm. Mr Wilcox will retire from April 30. Council president Rowan Woods said Mr Wilcox had been a driving force on many issues the industry has faced during his time as…

10th Mar 2021 Securing The Next Generation Of Sheep Shearers Students from a $1.2 million Andrews Labor Government course for sheep shearing teachers have been presented with their graduation certificates. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today visited Injemira, a farm in Grassmere on the outskirts of Warrnambool, to celebrate the nine graduates’ achievements. The expert sheep shearers received financial and learning assistance through the South West TAFE Shearer Trainer…