Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. Its purpose is to foster long-term prosperity by investing in research, development, adoption, marketing, and market access for the industry. MLA operates under the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997 and focuses on enhancing global competitiveness, sustainability, and producer profitability. It receives funding from transaction levies, the Australian Government, and industry contributions.