Our Team
Our team includes producers, program alum, and people from a breadth of backgrounds. We’re united by a commitment to fostering a resilient, innovative and representative beef sector led by confident, connected and informed leaders.
Alison Larard
BAgEcon, MBA, GAICD, 2018 Nuffield Scholar.
A beef business specialist with a family interest in Limousin cattle, Alison’s career spans finance, agricultural economics, succession planning and beef extension. She is a co-founder of the ABL Program, focussed on building and empowering beef industry leadership. Alison was CEO of Southern Gulf NRM in 2024, Qld Deputy Chair Nuffield Australia (2022-2023) and was on the RFCSNQ PMC (2016-2020).
Executive Officer
Elisha Parker
Elisha is a lawyer, regional advocate and co-founder of Cattlesales Pty Ltd. She is a Non Executive Director of Beef Australia. Elisha was the 2020 Queensland Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award winner. She has held non executive director roles with NBN and AgForce Queensland’s Cattle Board.
Company Secretary
Executive Support OfficerKasmin Brotherton
Kasmin is the founder of Inner Boss. Her background spans more than 25 years across extension, business, governance, financial services, project work, coaching, facilitation and community development. Through Inner Boss, Kasmin helps people better understand themselves and others. She combines coaching, facilitation and practical tools grounded in how the nervous system, emotions and social needs shape behaviour. Her work helps individuals, teams and developing leaders communicate more honestly, handle challenge m more constructively, and lead themselves and others with greater clarity and confidence.
Emma Knight
Program Manager Emma is senior agribusiness development officer with Queensland’s Department of Primary Industries. She is an experienced member of the ABL program delivery team, and facilitates the ‘Industry Spheres of Influence’ module. She has previously been a member of the NFF’s Young Farmers’ Council, and co-president of AgForce Queensland’s Young Producers Council. She is also an alum of the ABL Program.
Claire Delahunty
Communications OfficerClaire is a seasoned writer, podcast host and versatile communications specialist with a talent for creating impactful, quality content. She has worked in print media, not-for-profit organisations and for a range of corporate clients. As a journalist, she has covered agriculture, environment, business and financial markets. As a communications consultant based in Australia and South East Asia, she has written for specialist fields including infrastructure, arts, science, and leadership. Her passion is bringing to life the impact of those who are making the fabric of rural Australia stronger.
Program ManagerEmily Corbett
Emily is a beef extension officer with Queensland’s Department of Primary Industries. She is the northern coordinator of the Advancing Beef Leaders Program, and is herself program alum. Emily is an advocate for improving production, profitability, and sustainability of the northern beef industry. Based in North Queensland, she works closely with northern producers, providing advice and on-property support for best practice management.
Madie Hamilton
Program Facilitator/Events CoordinatorMadie is the Founder and Director of AgCentric, a consultancy supporting agribusinesses and rural organisations to turn strategy into practical outcomes. With over a decade of experience across operations, communications and industry leadership, she brings a strong track record in program delivery, stakeholder engagement and capability development. Madie has held senior roles with the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association and Syngenta, and has led national events, leadership programs and industry initiatives. She works closely with teams to build confidence, strengthen connections and deliver meaningful outcomes across the sector.
Sally Murfet
Mentoring CoordinatorSally Murfet is a nationally recognised people and culture consultant with a strong commitment to Australia’s farming and agribusiness sectors. With more than 25 years of hands-on experience across on-farm operations and agribusiness organisations, she brings a practical understanding of what drives performance from paddock to boardroom. Through her consultancy, Inspire AG, Sally works with both family-owned and corporate farming businesses to strengthen capability and deliver measurable results. Her expertise includes leadership development, team effectiveness and succession planning. A Certified Practising Member of AHRI and accredited DISC practitioner, Sally combines strategic insight with practical tools to build high-performing teams.