Australian Wool Innovation scrutiny provokes RDC review

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated October 24 2017 - 10:12am, first published 5:30am
Shadow Agriculture Minister Joel Fitzgibbon proposed addressing the "silo" investment mentality of research and development corporations in Australia by reviewing the current structure.
Shadow Agriculture Minister Joel Fitzgibbon proposed addressing the "silo" investment mentality of research and development corporations in Australia by reviewing the current structure.

THE alleged dysfunction of Australian Wool Innovation in recent weeks is behind calls for a review into the Research and Development Corporation model.

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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