Bonnie Skinner

Chief Executive Officer

Bonnie is the Chief Executive Officer of Sheep Producers Australia. After working in roles in animal health and biosecurity in the private and not-for-profit sectors, Bonnie joined the Sheep Producers Australia team in 2018 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2022. 
 
Bonnie has extensive networks across regional Australia and has proven experience establishing productive relationships with stakeholders, industry partners and government officials. Her collaborative approach, combined with her comprehensive understanding of the industry, positions Bonnie as a key figure in shaping the future of the sheepmeat sector and the broader agricultural landscape in Australia.

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Contact Bonnie via email
ceo@sheepproducers.com.au

Johann Schröder

Technical Consultant  I  Health & Welfare

Johann joined Sheep Producers Australia in February 2022 on a part-time basis.

Johann is a veterinarian with a specialised interest in internal and external parasites of livestock. He spent much of his career working in the global pharmaceutical industry in South Africa, Germany and Australia, in the roles of product development and technical support.

For the last 15 years before joining SPA, Johann managed investments in animal health, welfare and biosecurity research by two rural R&D corporations – Australian Wool Innovation, and Meat & Livestock Australia.
 

Contact Johann via email

advisor@sheepproducers.com.au

Carolyn Cameron

Sustainability I Policy Advisor

Carolyn Cameron, FEIANZ, has over 40 years’ experience in environmental and strategic land use planning working with the mining industry, universities, state and national governments.   As a Senior Executive with the national Department of Environment, she led teams undertaking strategic environmental and cumulative impact assessments across the country. Since 2015 she has been a senior consultant on complex environmental management projects, applying her skills in policy analysis, cumulative and strategic impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and strategy development with local and state governments, Departments of the Australian government, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), Jacobs, Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) and End Food Waste Australia.

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Contact Carolyn via email
SPAPolicy1@sheepproducers.com.au

Heidi Reid

Policy Consultant 

Heidi Reid has commenced part-time with SPA primarily working with the Policy Team. Heidi will be well known to many members, and has previously held policy positions with NFF, Australian Pork Limited and Sheep Meat Council of Australia.

Heidi will be the main contact for the Policy Council, please note Heidi works Mondays and Wednesdays.

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Contact Heidi via email
policyadvisor@sheepproducers.com.au

Mackenzie Jolly

Corporate Support

Mackenzie is a focused and resourceful business undergraduate in the process of developing a diverse skill set across areas such as finance, marketing, and management.

Her university coursework together with the intern duties she fulfils with Sheep Producers Australia has proven her already adept at solving complex problems. She also regularly contributes to data-driven decision-making for the team and is known for her interpersonal skills in addition to her drive for excellence.

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Contact Mackenzie via email
admin@sheepproducers.com.au

Corinne Dooley

Director of Policy

Corinne joined the Sheep Producers Australia team in November 2024 as the Director of Policy.

Growing up in Canberra, Corinne’s passion for agriculture was ignited through her family's mixed enterprise farms in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, where she developed a strong interest in the livestock sector.

Corinne has extensive experience advocating for Australian agriculture through her roles with the National Farmers’ Federation (10 years) and Cattle Council of Australia (6 years) across a wide range of policy areas with particular interest and expertise in Trade Policy. Corinne has work on many issues of national significance such as: Trade, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Farm Business development, Rural Affairs, Livestock integrity systems, Drought policy, Livestock traceability and Telecommunications.​

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Contact Corinne via email or mobile 0437 846 605.
policydirector@sheepproducers.com.au

Archie Grainger

Graduate

Archie Grainger commenced a 12-month graduate position with us here at Sheep Producers Australia. Archie has recently graduated after completing a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics at The Australian National University. Having experience across several mixed-enterprise agricultural operations throughout Victoria and NSW- Archie has a wealth of practical knowledge inside Australia’s agricultural industry. He has a strong understanding of the varying challenges faced by the stakeholders in Australia’s multifaceted agriculture sector from primary and direct experience.

Archie will be primarily focused on policy through his work with the Sheep Producers Australia Policy Team.

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Contact Archie via email
Graduate@sheepproducers.com.au

John McGoverne

Policy Advisor

John McGoverne has commenced a part time contracting role with SPA to further support the Policy Team. John has previously been the Interim CEO and Policy Director with Cattle Australia formerly Cattle Council of Australia and held senior Policy positions with Sheep Meat Council of Australia and Australian Pork Limited. John has extensive experience within agriculture and will be known to many members. John has held previous roles in farm management, policy analysis and advocacy in the private sector, Australian Government Cattle Council of Australia, Sheepmeat Council and Australian Pork Ltd. He has considerable experience in the development of strategic planning and change management. John has a Master of Environmental Management and Associate Diploma of Farm Management.
 

Contact John via email.
policy@sheepproducers.com.au

Tracey-Anne Leahey

General Manager Corporate Services

Tracey-Anne is a seasoned accounting professional who understands the challenges and opportunities associated with building young organisations such as Sheep Producers Australia. She is a business management expert who specialises in green field, commercial and not-for-profit bodies with hands on experience both domestically and abroad.

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Tracey-Anne holds the office of Company Secretary.

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Contact Tracey-Anne via email
finance@sheepproducers.com.au