Statement of Circumstances
Queensland Payment Region – Non-Exclusive
We are required by clause 12(2)(b) of the Dairy Code to publish on our website a statement of the circumstances in which we would enter into a Milk Supply Agreement with suppliers in the standard form for each region.
Region – Queensland – As far north as Rockhampton (and surrounds) to the Qld / NSW border. Northern NSW – from the Qld / NSW border to as far south as Taree, Gloucester, Tamworth and Walcha regions. This does not include the Hunter Valley.
Milk Requirement – 140 Million Litres per annum
Commencement date – 1 July 2023.
- You must hold a current Dairy Food Safety Licence and comply with all regulatory requirements relating to the production of milk.
- Historic compliance with Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd quality standards and quality assurance program or proof of compliance with another processor’s quality standards and program.
- You are able to supply milk all year round.
- You are able to comply with the terms and conditions of our Milk Supply Agreement, including compliance with our Group Animal Welfare Policy. New suppliers will require a visit from our Supplier Relationship Manager to ensure that the standards required will be met.
- Sufficient production capacity for a minimum milk collection 400L (milk no more 48hrs old).
- Safe tanker access and logistically efficient for us to collect.
- We have not already entered into sufficient milk supply agreements to meet our annual demand for milk at the time a supplier offers to enter into this agreement with us.
Queensland Payment Region – Non-Exclusive
Click here to view archived agreements
Resources
QDairy – Farm Food Safety Manual (released 1 June, 2021)
QDairy Farm Food Safety Tables
Complaints Handling Procedure and Form
Health, Safety and Environment Policy
Lactalis’ Animal Welfare Policy