About NTLEA

The Northern Territory Livestock Exporters Association (NTLEA), incorporated on 22 April 1980, promotes, facilitates and drives growth in the export of livestock from northern Australia and the Territory in particular.

It represents the interests of livestock exporters as well as many other players with a vested interest in what has become one of rural Australia's most robust industries.

The association works closely with members, other industries and both the Australian and Northern Territory Governments to increase the number of cattle available for the overseas trade. It also works closely with importers and overseas industries and governments to highlight the value of northern Australia's cattle as a reliable, consistent product perfect for value-adding purposes and for meeting overseas market specifications.

Northern Australia has had a long history of exporting livestock but it wasn't until the 1970s and 1980s that the trade began to show consistent promise. Early live shipments from the Territory comprised mainly breeder cattle, with the development of some processor cattle exports to South East Asia.