Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and the Australian Wool Testing Authority Limited (AWTA Ltd) have jointly announced the formal transition of the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH) to AWTA Ltd’s full ownership and operational control.
Read more: Transition of Ownership – Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH)
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2025 compared with the same period last season are:
+9.0%, +5.5% and +5.1% respectively.
This history of AWTA Ltd traces its evolution from a government backed authority in 1957, to a pioneering and industry led Company by 1982.
Read more: History of the Statutory AWTA 1957 - 1982 (David J Ward OAM)
Due to a recent surge in demand for AWTA testing services following a spike in market prices, clients may have experienced longer turnaround times for some test results compared to the quieter periods earlier in the season.
Read more: AWTA Operational Update: Testing Volumes and Service Times
The AWTA Ltd Annual General Meeting was held on Friday, 17th October 2025.
Read more: AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2024-2025 Available for Download