MLA: Technical Advisory Panels – Livestock Sector ACCU Method

Opportunity for

Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals (and organisations nominating an individual) to join the following Technical Advisory Panels supporting the Livestock Sector ACCU Method:

• Producer advisory panel (e.g. key regional producers, first nation producers and research councils)
• Beef technical advisory panel (feedlot & pasture-raised beef cattle)
• Sheep technical advisory panel
• Dairy advisory panel
• Low emission genetic trait advisory panel (across all species)

Opportunity description

Industry challenge

The Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy has prioritised the development of a new livestock Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) method and invited Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to lead the proponent‑led process. This method must:

· Be high integrity

· Comply with the Offsets Integrity Standards (Appendix 1)

· Be capable of delivering significant abatement opportunities and outcomes in the livestock sector

· A new carbon estimation tool for the method: the proponent must develop a transparent model-based approach to emissions reduction estimates, with simple data entry requirements

· Abatement estimation approach: the abatement estimation approach in the new method must consider emission reductions over several years relative to a baseline not annual emissions intensity change.

· Adding methane reducing feed additives-based activities into the method: The new method must incorporate methane reducing feed additives where there is evidence in scientific literature that these are effective in reducing emissions and are not harmful to animals. It is noted there is continuing work between the department and the livestock sector underway to update the National inventory method to account for these activities.

· Broadening the scope of the method: the proponent must work to develop a method that includes the following livestock categories: Pasture based beef cattle, feedlot-based beef cattle, dairy and sheep.

Current opportunity

To provide independent, evidence-based guidance to support the design, validation and integrity of the new Livestock Sector ACCU Method. The proponent-led process will prepare a draft method documentation and tool for Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) consideration, and if recommended, Ministerial decision.

MLA seeks to engage five technical advisory panels for Producers, Beef, Sheep, Dairy and Low Emission Genetic Traits to provide independent evidence based technical advice to guide and validate the design, integrity and regulatory alignment of the Livestock Sector ACCU method.

Please note, this position is advertised for individuals however, organisations are also welcome to apply, on the understanding that an individual should be nominated to assume the position of panel member on an ongoing basis but may be supported by others from within the organisation.

Find out more and submit your EOI by Friday 10 July 2026 at 5pm AEST.

Opportunity Objectives

1. Participate in panel meetings to provide independent technical advice to support, challenge and validate method design developed by module leads.
2. Review documentation and paperwork in a timely manner and provide feedback when requested
3. Use their experiences, skills and knowledge of specific topics or sectors to support the strategic direction of the livestock sector ACCU method development
4. Review and improve producer guidance and training materials

5. Support the planning and execution of producer pilots across a minimum of 6 producers for each Livestock Sector (for the producer advisory panel only):

   a. 2 small producers

   b. 2 medium producers

   c. 2 large producers

   d. 1 first nations producer