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Wool growers urged to update contact details ahead of nationwide poll

Peak body calls for participation in triennial wool grower voting event.

Staff writer
Wool growers are being reminded to participate in the triennial WoolPoll next month. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Wool growers are being reminded to participate in the triennial WoolPoll next month. Photo: Mark Saunders.

WOOL growers are being urged to update their contact information with Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to ensure they can participate in WoolPoll voting.

Growers who participate in the voluntary WoolPoll should receive a voting entitlement letter, voting papers and voter information kit. 

WoolPoll is a voluntary vote of wool levy payers who have paid at least $100 in wool levies over the past three years. 

WoolPoll chair, Rich Keniry, said it was critical that wool growers across the country update their details, particularly if their address or business entity has changed over the past three years.

"It's vital that woolgrowers take part in WoolPoll24 - by voting they're having a say in what they'll pay and what they'll get back in return.

"This only comes around every three years so don't miss this opportunity because of something as straightforward as an out-of-date email address or phone number. Wool growers should read the voter information memorandum, have conversations with neighbours, managers and suppliers to understand what different rates would look like for their property and the industry.

"Most importantly, wool growers need to vote. It takes five minutes to read the voter information kit when it arrives. They can vote online or simply return the kit which is mailed directly to eligible voters. Voters can have their say through a self-addressed mail, email, or fax – whatever suits the best."

To update contact information, find more information about WoolPoll and read the information memorandum, visit  www.wool.com/woolpoll.

Voting opens 20 September and closes on 1 November.

 

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