Purpose
The Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the Minister for Agriculture about compensation payments in respect to Johnes Disease or other declared diseases. The Committee is established under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994. The functions of the Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee are to advise the Minister about: the maximum amount of compensation payable; payments which should be made; and any other matter referred to SGCAC by the Minister.