10 April 2025
Dates: Supplementary Nominations open Tuesday, 15 April 2025 and close 5pm Tuesday 29 April 2025
AgForce is excited to open nominations for vacant positions across our Regional Councils, as well as within the SWAG and Cane commodity boards. This decision, supported by the Nomination, Remuneration and Culture Committee, reflects our commitment to building a diverse and dynamic leadership team that represents all voices in Queensland agriculture.
If certain regions, commodities, or demographics are underrepresented after the regular nominations process, the supplementary process provides another opportunity to encourage nominations and balance representation and can encourage more members to get involved who may have missed the initial nomination period or were uncertain about running for a position.
Voting members are:
- full members;
- joint members/complimentary members.
- Young Producers Council (YPC) Can be a support or country connection member. If you are unsure please contact us.
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Nomination forms are available from the AgForce Website, your Regional Manager and the AgForce Brisbane office. Any nomination that complies with AgForce Queensland Farmers Limited Constitution is acceptable.
Nominations for office must be submitted in writing and must include signatures from the nominee, a proposer, and a seconder. Completed nomination forms must be provided to the Nomination, Remuneration, and Culture Committee before the closing date for nominations. Nomination forms can be emailed to nominations@agforceqld.org.au
Only voting members may be nominated to office. A financial voting member is a member whose subscription is no more than 60 days in arrears as at the date of the opening of nominations.
Please ensure all necessary information and signatures are included to avoid any delays in the processing of your nomination.
Notice forms (click links below):
Nomination Forms - Download the form via the below links:
Wish to nominate for the General President, Commodity Presidents, Regional Directors or Regional Councillors positions download the below form:
Wish to nominate for a Commodity Director position to represent your region download the below relevant Commodity Form:
SWAG Nomination Form
Position descriptions for vacant positions are listed below (click link to view):
Responsibilities as a Board Director (click link)
ACNC and ASIC Responsibilities
Nominations may be received by hand, post, facsimile or email that includes the signatures of the nominees and nominators. Nominees will receive a confirmation email that their nomination has been received by the Brisbane office.
Prospective candidates should refer to the Constitution for further details relating to requirements to stand for office, and it is recommended that prospective candidates, their proposers and seconders confirm their financial status and other qualifications required before lodging a nomination form.
Candidate statements
Candidates are to send a photo of themselves and a short biography, up to 250 words including their name, work history and reasons for why they are nominating for the position. Statements will be reproduced for AgForce election and media purposes. These statements can be delivered to the nomination email address by the close of nominations.
Ballot dates under AgForce Farmers
Ballots for contested positions will open Tuesday, 6 May 2025 and will close at 5pm Tuesday, 20 May 2025. Only financial voting members (of the Company, the Commodity Council, or the Region, as the case may be) when nominations close may vote in the elections.
Members should ensure that AgForce is advised of any change in their membership details.
Ballot dates under SWAG and Cane
Ballots for contested positions will open Tuesday, 20 May 2025 and will close at 5pm Tuesday, 3 June 2025. Only financial voting members (of the Company, the Commodity Council, or the Region,as the case may be) when nominations close may vote in the elections.
Members should ensure that AgForce is advised of any change in their membership details
Staff Involvement
As per our employment policy, staff do not assist in approaching potential candidates or electioneering during an election. It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit any required paperwork and ensure it meets all requirements.
If an employee feels pressure or becomes aware of confirmed efforts by candidates to use AgForce or its resources to further an election campaign, they are to refer it to the Company Secretary or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) immediately.