Wool Industries Australia (WIA) Is the national representative body for the Australian wool industry.
WIA serves as a collaborative forum for the stakeholders across the supply chain, advocating for industry interests domestically and internationally.
WIA supports policy development, promotes high standards in wool testing and arbitration, and drives initiatives that enhance sustainability and competitiveness across the sector.
LATEST NEWS
8 October 2025
WOOL Industries Australia and its grower, broker and exporter members are still committed to forming an industry strategy on mulesing, according to WIA chairman David Michell.
“I think they are in agreement that we need to work out a way forward,” he said.
Wool bodies still united on need for mulesing strategy
Australian Wool Industry Award Recipients Announced
12 September 2025
The Australian Wool Industry Medal has been awarded to 3 recipients at the annual Wool Industry Dinner 2025 held at the RACV Club, Melbourne on Thursday 11th September, 2025.
Mr. Chris Wilcox, Mr. Jimmy Jackson and Mr. Peter Rookyard were honoured to be receiving the prestigious award from WIA Chairman, Mr. David Michell.
Wool Industries Australia backs AWSS to secure wool’s sustainable future
29 August 2025
Wool Industries Australia (WIA) has announced its support for the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS), recognising it as the preferred certification framework for Australian greasy wool – covering farm through to scouring. WIA Chairman David Michell said sustainability certification is becoming essential to maintaining access to premium global markets and building demand for Australian wool.
