Interim report
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgement
Context of the inquiry
Australian livestock and red meat industry
Impact of processor consolidation on producers
Supply chain and price
Committee's previous seven recommendations
Structure of the report

Issues arising from events at Barnawartha
Livestock agents and buyers
Culture of collusion
ACCC investigation into Barnawartha events
Defining collusion under Australian law
Concerted practices
Competition in the marketplace
ACCC market study on the cattle and beef industry
ACCC oversight
Mandatory code of conduct

Saleyard auctions
Pre- and post-sale weighing at saleyards
Saleyards and price discovery
Price discovery mechanism

'Over the hook' or direct sales
Online sales
Support for change

Meat Standards Australia
Aus-Meat
Regulations and regulatory environment

Committee view and recommendations
Price transparency
Best practice saleyard design
Concerted practices
Livestock agents
Grading systems and processes