Queensland Payment Region – Exclusive - 2023/2024
We are required by clause 12(2)(b) of the Dairy Code to publish on our website a statement of the circumstances in which we would enter into a Milk Supply Agreement with suppliers in the standard form for each region.
Region – Queensland – As far north as Rockhampton (and surrounds) to the Qld / NSW border. Northern NSW – from the Qld / NSW border to as far south as Taree, Gloucester, Tamworth and Walcha regions. This does not include the Hunter Valley.
Milk Requirement – 140 Million Litres per annum
Commencement date – 1 July 2023.
⦁ You must hold a current Dairy Food Safety Licence and comply with all regulatory requirements relating to the production of milk.
⦁ Historic compliance with Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd quality standards and quality assurance program or proof of compliance with another processor’s quality standards and program.
⦁ You are able to supply milk all year round.
⦁ You are able to comply with the terms and conditions of our Milk Supply Agreement, including compliance with our Group Animal Welfare Policy. New suppliers will require a visit from our Supplier Relationship Manager to ensure that the standards required will be met.
⦁ Sufficient production capacity for a minimum milk collection 400L (milk no more 48hrs old).
⦁ Safe tanker access and logistically efficient for us to collect.
⦁ We have not already entered into sufficient milk supply agreements to meet our annual demand for milk at the time a supplier offers to enter into this agreement with us.