INDUSTRY

OUR TEAM

ATTIA is governed by a Board of voting members, including office bearer positions of
President, Vice President, and Treasurer.

Up to six Directors can be elected by members, and up to two may be appointed by the Board.

BOARD

SECRETARY
Thomas Cassegrain
Wauchope, NSW

PRESIDENT
Dave Martin
Coraki, NSW

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VICE PRESIDENT
John Seccombe
Lennox Heads, NSW

TREASURER
Rod Rose
Codrington, NSW

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DIRECTOR
Tony Marnane
Atherton, QLD

DIRECTOR
David Cousins
Sydney, NSW

ATTIA is managed and administered by an Executive.

The Executive is a skills-based body which works to shape and deliver ATTIA’s goals.

EXECUTIVE

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ADMINISTRATION MANAGER    
Louisa Graham

WORKING GROUPS

ATTIA regularly convenes member working groups to address key issues for the 100% pure Australian tea tree oil industry. 

Regulatory Committee

  • This committee is focussed on addressing the various needs of regulatory agencies around the world.

  • Chair:

    Glenn Donnelly - Blue Dog Agriculture

    Members:

    Dee-Ann Seccombe - Down Under Enterprises

    James Tillman - Stepping Stone Plantation

    Thomas Cassegrain - Cassegrain Tea Tree Oil

PPP Committee

  • This committee is focussed on biosecurity items, such fire ants in South East Queensland and implementation of the Australian Government Biosecurity Protection Levy, as well as items related to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

  • Chair:

    Peter Entwistle – North East Agricultural Services

    Members:

    Glenn Donnelly – Blue Dog Agriculture

    Robert Dyason – Kilkie Pty Ltd

    Dave Martin – 2 Rivers Tea Tree Oil

    Rod Rose – North Coast Melaleuca

Sustainability Committee

  • This committee is focussed on implementing the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework for the 100% pure Australian tea tree oil industry.

  • Chair:

    TBC

    Members:

    TBC

Tea Tree Breeding Program Steering Committee

  • This committee is focussed on development and innovation in Melaleuca alternifolia breeding.

  • Chair:

    John Seccombe - Australian Essential Services P/L

    Members:

    Glenn Donnelly - Blue Dog Agriculture

    Robert Dyason - Kilkie Pty Ltd

    Peter Entwistle - North East Agricultural Services

    Tony Marnane - Beecroft Tea Tree

    Dave Martin - 2 Rivers Tea Tree Oil

Marketing Committee 

  • This committee supports ATTIA’s communications function by guiding the development of consistent, high-quality content and external promotion of the industry. The committee’s role is to help ensure members remain informed of ATTIA’s projects, regulatory developments, and Board actions, while also strengthening ATTIA’s visibility with industry stakeholders, influencers and customers. The committee provides input on content priorities, identifies opportunities for engagement and advises on the most effective ways to promote ATTIA’s Code of Practice and industry leadership.

  • Chair:

    David Cousins - The Cousins Consultancy

    Members:

    Annabelle Davis – G. R Davis

    Dee-Ann Prather Seccombe – Down Under Enterprises

    Glenn Donnelly – Blue Dog Agriculture

    Thomas Cassegrain – Cassegrain Tea Tree Oil

‘ATTIA and its members comprise the world’s leading experts in the production and supply of high quality, ethically produced, 100% pure tea tree oil.’

Dave Martin - ATTIA President