Soon a poll will be conducted of all dairy farmers to help determine the direction the levy takes - possible options include increasing, decreasing or wiping the levy entirely from existence.
Levy Poll Advisory Committee chair Ron Storey said the decision to let dairy farmers have a vote was unanimous.
“The last levy poll was almost 10 years ago,” Mr Storey said.
“A lot has changed during that time for farmers and the industry look quite different.
“There are challenges, but there are also great opportunities.”
The levy is being reviewed by the committee, which will now develop the voting options to go in the ballot.
The poll is expected to take place in March 2022, with an outcome on the levy in April 2022.
“It's important that the Australian dairy industry has the right settings for future investment, so that it can develop and realise its full potential,” Mr Storey said.
“This poll puts the decision in the hands of those with most at stake, the dairy farmers.”
The committee and its members will continue seeking input and feedback from farmers in the coming weeks to determine the voting options.
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