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.
On Saturday, 26 April, the industry will come together to celebrate World Leather Day—an opportunity to highlight the unique qualities of leather and its role in sustainable production. A global initiative led by Leather Naturally, World Leather Day raises awareness about leather as a material and promotes a deeper understanding of the industry. It is…
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AHSLEA took a major step toward a more sustainable future last year with the development of a comprehensive sustainability framework. The initiative reinforces the industry’s commitment to economic, social, and environmental responsibility. With growing expectations around transparency, both local and global markets now look closely at environmental performance, supply chains, societal contributions, and workplace conditions…
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