Welcome Matt Hall

Matt Hall started recently at eastAUSmilk to assist farmers with milk supply negotiations, implementing the Queensland dairy plan and helping service our members in southern NSW. Matt will be based on the south coast of NSW which will complement our existing staff in Queensland and northern NSW very well.

Matt has a very long history in the dairy industry in a large variety of roles. He was the commercial manager for milk supplies for Norco until October 2024. Previous to this, Matt held a variety of roles in the dairy industry over many decades including working for processors, as a consultant to dairy farmers and also for Dairy Australia. As a result, he has a very good knowledge of farmer and processor issues for northern NSW and southeast Queensland from his Norco days. In addition, Matt has a very good understanding of the landscape for farmers in southern NSW from previous roles.

I have always considered that assisting farmers with milk supply arrangements is a real need for our members. Too often, farmers are on their own when assessing contractual options and ensuring they get a good deal. This was extremely evident to me when I was in the Finley area in June 2024 when a number of farmers were dumped by Riverina Fresh. With Matt, eastAUSmilk has some real expertise to assist farmers as they assess milk supply contracts.

If any members of eastAUSmilk are coming off contract in July 2025 and would like assistance in assessing their options, please reach out to eastAUSmilk ASAP. It is much better for Matt to start preparing early rather than wait until June when it will be too late.

Matt will also oversee the implementation of the Queensland dairy plan. We want the plan to be the catalyst for the industry to move forward together and stop the rot that has happened in Queensland for 25 years. Matts vast experience will have him very well placed to drive this project.

I wish Matt all the best with his role. Please all dairy farmers welcome Matt to the team and make sure you utilise his vast expertise.

Eric Danzi, CEO eastAUSmilk