Opportunities to partner with LiveCorp and the LEP RD&E Program on projects for the livestock export industry are listed on this page. Suitably qualified individuals and organisations should read and respond to the Terms of Reference for each tender.
For more information on specific tenders or research generally, contact Nick Baker, RD&E Manager on +61 2 9394 8613 or nbaker@livecorp.com.au.
To be notified when a tender is released, please email nbaker@livecorp.com.au.
Tropical production systems are influenced by a range of environmental and management factors. There is an opportunity to further strengthen existing approaches by identifying, validating and deploying practical technologies and systems that can be applied at scale to support environmental comfort and management conditions for beef and dairy cattle in commercial feedlots and dairies. Solutions may draw on existing practices, innovations under development, or adaptations from other sectors, provided they demonstrate clear potential for practical use and commercial supply within destination markets. The work will involve technical validation of selected solutions in representative tropical feedlot or dairy environments, followed by demonstration and in-market engagement to support awareness and adoption.
The project will also assess operational requirements, scalability and pathways for commercial deployment in key destination markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Through collaboration with exporters, feedlot and dairy operators, technology providers and industry stakeholders, the solution provider will deliver evidence-based insights to support informed investment decisions and continuous improvement across tropical cattle production systems.
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Applications must be received by COB 20 March 2026 and should be submitted to Nick Baker via email at nbaker@livecorp.com.au
The livestock export industry relies on a range of on‑board verification and assurance mechanisms to support transparency, regulatory confidence and consistent operational outcomes across voyages. Programs such as the Independent Observer (IO) program and Registered Veterinary Officer (RVO) inspections play an important role in this framework. There is an opportunity to undertake a structured, independent analysis of how these verification systems operate in practice and how reported issues are identified and interpreted. This project will examine trends and themes emerging from IO reports over the past three years, alongside the regulatory and operational frameworks that underpin on‑board verification. The analysis will focus on understanding the nature and root causes of issues raised, including whether they relate to regulatory interpretation, implementation in practice, or exporter assurance processes. The project is not intended to review or amend regulatory policy, but to provide evidence‑based insights to support improved clarity, consistency and system performance. Through engagement with industry stakeholders, including exporters, regulators and assurance practitioners, the consultant will validate findings and explore opportunities to strengthen verification approaches. The project will deliver practical recommendations and identify options to support continuous improvement and informed dialogue on verification system effectiveness.
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Applications must be received by COB 25 March 2026 and should be submitted to Nick Baker via email at nbaker@livecorp.com.au.
Australia’s livestock export industry operates within a complex financial environment shaped by evolving risk frameworks, portfolio settings and information requirements across banks, insurers and investors. Industry participants have reported increasing uncertainty and limited visibility of how financial institutions assess the sector in practice. There is an opportunity to develop a clearer, evidence‑based understanding of these dynamics to inform future industry planning and engagement. This project will undertake a focused, exploratory assessment of the financial landscape as it relates to livestock exports. The work will examine how financial institutions currently perceive and evaluate the sector, the types of information and assurances that influence decision‑making, and the relative role of factors such as ESG considerations, regulatory settings and reputational risk. The project is not intended to advocate for policy change or develop financial products, but to establish a baseline understanding of where constraints may exist and whether they are within scope for industry‑led action. Through targeted desktop analysis and confidential engagement with financial institutions, intermediaries and industry representatives, the consultant will identify key themes, information gaps and points of alignment or disconnect. The findings will provide decision‑ready insights to guide future RD&E, communication or engagement initiatives, ensuring any further effort is proportionate, credible and focused on areas where meaningful impact is possible.
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Applications must be received by COB 25 March 2026 and should be submitted to Nick Baker via email at nbaker@livecorp.com.au.