ASA Board

It is with a heavy heart that I announce today that I will be standing down as Melbourne Royal Chief Executive. I am most grateful for the generous offer the Melbourne Royal Board presented to me to continue as Chief Executive for another term, however, I have decided...

By Brianna Hockey, ASA Emerging Leader Director Tucked away in Queensland’s North Burnett region, Monto is a small country town with a big heart and a proud agricultural backbone. With a population of just over 1,000 people, it’s the kind of place where community...

Good morning everyone, I would like to begin by thanking John Bennett OAM, President of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, and Brock Gilmour, Chief Executive for hosting us here at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show. It’s a privilege to be here as your...

On Saturday 21 February, I had the pleasure of attending the 99th Royal Canberra Show in my capacity as Chair of Agricultural Shows Australia. From the moment I arrived at Exhibition Park in Canberra, everything ran seamlessly thanks to the thoughtful coordination of...