The role of the Oat Council is to provide strategic advice to the Grains Australia Board on oat industry matters including priorities and activities, strategic classification requirements, trade and market access issues, and market information and education requirements.
Oat Council members include:
Chair: Ashley Wiese – Western Australian grain grower with experience in governance, food production and sustainability.
Andrew Bolt – Experienced in trading, specialising in market development solutions and educating the supply chain on dynamic demands. Andrew is based in Western Australia.
Alison Cassidy – Experienced in research and development with engagement in processing and food manufacturing. Alison is based in Victoria.
Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer – Experienced in nutrition and dietetics including for grains and legumes. Sara is based in New South Wales.
Benn Oliver – Experienced in trading with expertise in processing and market development. Benn is based in South Australia.
Michael Vaccari – Experienced in the milling and production of oat, cereal and pulse-based food and ingredients. Michael is based in Victoria.
Tresslyn Walmsley – Experienced in commercial plant breeding programs and technical drivers for grains industry success. Tress is based in Western Australia.
