AWEX national wool declaration review clarifies “grey area"

Annabelle Cleeland
April 21 2017 - 5:17pm
AWEX chief executive Mark Grave has announced changes to the national wool declaration's integrity program which includes clarification on the Cease Mulesing category.
AWEX chief executive Mark Grave has announced changes to the national wool declaration's integrity program which includes clarification on the Cease Mulesing category.

A mandatory national wool declaration (NWD) has been ruled out as part of Australian Wool Exchange’s (AWEX) latest NWD review. 

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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