About
The Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) is the professional organisation for the post-farmgate dairy sector.
The DIAA was incorporated on 24 March 1986, following the amalgamation of the Australian Dairy Institute Inc. and the Australian Society of Dairy Technology Inc.
The DIAA's mission is to promote excellence in the Australian dairy industry by providing a forum for communication, continuing education, professional growth, recognition and fellowship for all members, sectors and participant organisations involved with the dairy industry.
DIAA is a truly national organisation, with Divisions in every State. Each State Division, through its elected executive, independently conducts the DIAA's affairs as appropriate to that State. This includes organising conferences, social events, technical seminars, dairy product competitions, and more.
Executive members are volunteers, and represent a wide cross-section of the post-farmgate dairy industry. DIAA members are encouraged to join their State executive and participate in the running of the DIAA.
The DIAA is governed by the State Representative Council (SRC), which meets four times a year to set the policy of the DIAA.
The SRC is made up of a representative elected by each State Division, as well as the Federal President, Treasurer, National Executive Officer, Business Development Manager, Chair of the Publications Committee, and the Marketing and Membership Manager. There are also ex-officiary members, as nominated by the SRC relevant to the agenda of each meeting.
The SRC and the National Executive Officer conduct the overall management of the Association. The State Division members of the SRC usually serve a six-year term, advancing through to a two-year term as Federal President.
