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Executive Members

Collin Ross

Mr Collin Ross (Chair)

Australian Meat Industry Employees Union - Organiser

Collin began his working life as a butcher and meatworker. He was department manager for Coles and worked as a union organiser. He is also President of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council.

Alan Maguire

Mr Alan Maguire (Deputy Chair)

Australian Industry Group - Education & Training Adviser

Alan has over 25 years experience in the training and education industry, working for major corporations, TAFE institutes and employer associations. Alan is a long term member of the Australian Institute of Training and Development, a member of the Australian Institute of Management and past member of the Australian Organisation for Quality. As Education and Training Adviser at the Australian Industry Group, he continues to work across a range of contemporary issues associated with workforce skills development and the vocational education and training system.

Michael Hedley

Mr Michael Hedley

Simplot - Operations Employee Development Manager

Michael Hedley is currently the Operations Employee Development Manager at Simplot.

Mr Tom Hale

Australian Manufacturing Workers Union - Secretary of the Food Division

Tom Hale is currently the Assistant Secutary at the AMWU.

Latest News

Register now for the Fine Food Australia exhibition.


Make It Safe – A Guide to Food Safety


Programs currently offered by the NCDEA


Australian Specialist Cheesemakers’ Show Melbourne


Expert panel to advise on apprenticeship reforms


Strengthening the Australian Qualifications Framework


Changes to Victoria’s Food Act


Sustaining your business seminar


5th Annual Skilling Australia Summit 2010 – Sign Up Now!


2010 AgriFood Skills International Fellowship – Applications Now Open!


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