January 22, 2018
South Burnett farmer Brian Tessmann has been re-elected president of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO), a role he has held since 2009.
Vice-President is Sunshine Coast farmer Matthew Trace.
Mr Tessmann thanked the QDO Board and QDO members for their continued support and said he was humbled to take on another term.
“It is no secret the Queensland dairy industry has been going through a hard time with the flow on affects from $1 litre milk, however with stable and proactive leadership the industry can and is overcoming these adversities,” he said.
“I want to commend outgoing Vice-President Ross McInnes for his years of service in the role and look forward to continuing working with him as he continues on the QDO council, servicing the interests of Queensland dairy farmers.
“On behalf of QDO members I want to congratulate Matthew Trace on his election as Vice-President.
“Matthew will bring a much-needed energy and perspective as a younger dairy farmer to the QDO leadership team.”
Matthew said he was humbled and excited to be appointed to the role and was looking forward to getting to work.
“Like all other dairy farmers my passion is to see our industry once again become viable and profitable like it was in years gone by,” he said.
”For that to happen, the status quo can no longer remain.
“My commitment to members is to rattle the cage and get serious about how QDO and the industry as a whole can embrace change and make the most of opportunities to deliver the sustainable industry we all deserve.”
Onya Tessy ole mate – top job.