The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) is a member-based, peak industry body representing Australia’s livestock export sector. It sets industry policy, provides strategic direction to the industry and represents Australia's livestock export trade in Australia and internationally. ALEC members account for more than 96 percent of Australia’s annual livestock exports, by volume and value. ALEC’s membership also extends to supply chain participants including registered premise operators, ship owners, feed suppliers and other service providers to the trade.