AHSLEA is the national membership body representing the interests of the major exporters of Australian cattle hides, calf skins, sheep and lamb skins, kangaroo skins, and goat skins. The Association is also a member of the International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA), which promotes, develops, and protects the international trade in raw hides, skins, and leathers.
State and national legislation, and codes of conduct, strictly regulate and monitor the meat industry in terms of animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
Australia’s strict environmental protection regulations ensure the Australian leather industry is amongst the cleanest in the world.
The industry saves around 8 million cattle hides and over 26 million sheep, goat and kangaroo skins from landfill every year.
AHSLEA is dedicated to promoting the adoption of official International Contracts. Backed by the International Council of Tanners (ICT), and the International Council of Hides, Skins, and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA), International Contracts ensure comprehensive coverage for the leather industry; they offer clarity, legal protection, and benefit both buyers and sellers.
AHSLEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Macgill as Executive Officer, succeeding Dennis King, who retires at the end of June. Carolyn brings extensive experience in association management, including 12 years with the Australian Industry Group. Over a career that has encompassed senior leadership roles across multiple sectors including as Director, General Manager and CEO,…
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The Australian Hide Skin and Leather Exporters Association (AHSLEA) is proud to join the global leather community in celebrating World Leather Day on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. This year’s theme, “Make It Leather”, resonates strongly with what Australian hide, skin and leather producers do every day, delivering a natural, durable and traceable material to markets…
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