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The Deer Industry Association of Australia represents farmers,
processors, transporters, breed organisations and any other party
involved in the deer industry.
As the national deer organisation the DIAA is the focus point for
the industry.
It negotiates with Government agencies on many topics vital to the
deer industry, including the use of levy funds and development of
protocols for the export of venison and velvet. The more deer
farmers it represents, the more effective the DIAA becomes.
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Membership of the Association offers many advantages:
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Unites the deer industry to common goals and objectives, locally and
nationally.
Provides a national contact point for industry, government, media,
international deer associations etc.
Provides the opportunity to influence the national development of
the industry, eg use of levy funds and the
development of export protocols for venison and velvet.
Access to Zone and Branch meetings with committee representatives
and other local deer farmers, providing the
opportunity to raise and discuss problems, access the latest
information and generally participate in the direction
and benefits of the industry locally and nationally.
Provides direct Canberra representation on all relevant policy
issues.
Provides access to Rural Industry Research & Development Corporation
(RIRDC) through Advisory and Policy
forming committees, influencing levy expenditure. The
development of the Five Year Research & Development Plan
was a joint RIRDC/DIAA achievement.
Industry owned and operated Australian Deer Horn & Co-products Pty.
Ltd. which provides a centralised
collection and sale of velvet antler.
Establishment and administration of the National Velvet
Accreditation Scheme. The formation of the NVAS has
been instrumental in allowing velveting to continue in
Australia.
Free membership of the National Velvet Accreditation Scheme (NVAS).
Participation in the National Residue Testing Scheme (NRS) that
ensures access to overseas markets.
Implementation of a national 'Quality Assurance' program.
Production of the quarterly “Australian Deer Farming” Journal with
regular contributions from the DIAA President and
each State Branch in addition to the latest scientific and
research information available.
Is an alliance partner to Wesfarmers Federation Insurance. WFI is
one of Australia's leading rural insurance
companies
Access to Branch and General Meetings, with full voting rights.
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On a Branch Level:
Access to Zone and Branch meetings with committee representatives
and other local deer farmers provides the
opportunity to raise and discuss problems, access the latest
information and generally participate in the direction
and benefits of the industry locally and nationally.
Seminars and Field Days are held to encourage new entrants into the
industry and disseminate the latest
information.
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