Holstein Australia Operational Review
The Board of Holstein Australia has undertaken a review of the Association’s services in response to a significant financial loss in the 2024–25 year.
Holstein Australia Operational Review
The review purpose is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Key focus areas include:
- Prioritising core activities of membership, registrations, and classification, while continuing to support the social connections that are central to Holstein Australia.
- Assessing all services to determine their ongoing value and role in the future.
- Implementing necessary operational changes, which may include restructuring staff roles.
- Reviewing product and service pricing to ensure the Association operates on at least a break-even basis.
These decisions were endorsed unanimously by the Board prior to the resignation of two directors last week and will guide the Association’s direction in the lead-up to the November AGM.
Board Nominations
Nominations to elect members to the Holstein Australia Board open next week. The positions available are as follows:
Two three (3) year terms
- Current Director, Garry Carpenter having completed his current three (3) year term has not sought re-election.
- Current Director, Phil Hall having completed his current three (3) year term must retire by rotation and is eligible for re-election.
One two (2) year term
- The resignation of Marg Hinde from the Board, as advised to members last week, has created a vacancy for a two (2) year term. Ms Hinde resigned her position having served one year of a three year term.
One single (1) year term
- The resignation of Philip Daniel from the Board, as advised to members last week, has created a vacancy for a one (1) year term. Mr Daniel resigned his position having served two years of a three year term.
Nomination forms will be circulated to members no later than Thursday 2nd October 2025 via email and letter to those members who have requested not to receive email communication from Holstein Australia.
Nominees must be either a Full, Ordinary or Youth member of Holstein Australia and be financial at close of nominations to be eligible.
Should there be more than one nomination for each position, a ballot will be held prior to this year’s Annual General Meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday 20th November.
The Board remains committed to acting in members’ best interests and asks for your support by registering females, classifying animals, and continuing to engage with Holstein Australia.