AWI's close board contest raises ballot paper concerns

Annabelle Cleeland
November 23 2017 - 7:00am
AWI woolgrower services Nicole Conallin and Henry Ridge, with AWI industry events manager Wendie Ridgley, and Lempriere and Michell, Sydney wool buyer, Scott Carmody at AWI's annual general meeting.
AWI woolgrower services Nicole Conallin and Henry Ridge, with AWI industry events manager Wendie Ridgley, and Lempriere and Michell, Sydney wool buyer, Scott Carmody at AWI's annual general meeting.

WOOLGROWER shareholders have complained of missing ballot papers as just 7000 votes, or three per cent of total votes cast, decide who remained on the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) board.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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