Dr Ruth Nettle, Social researcher in Agriculture
MRSG 2025 AGM
Agenda, Registration and Proxy Form
When: 3 pm–4:30 pm, 18 October 2025
Venue: Gisborne Community Hall, 8 Hamilton Street, Gisborne
This is an in-person event; there will be no dial-in option
Ruth leads the Rural Innovation Research Group at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on people and change, work and employment, as well as agricultural extension and innovation. Current research projects focus on the topics of young people and why they enter, stay or leave agricultural jobs and careers and people management practices on Australian farms.
agenda
1) Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country - Lenka Thompson
2) Guest Speaker: Dr Ruth Nettle, Social researcher in Agriculture at The University of Melbourne
3) Attendance, apologies and housekeeping - Jenny Holliday
4) Confirmation of 2024 AGM minutes - Lenka Thompson
5) MRSG’s President Report - Lenka Thompson
6) MRSG’s Treasurer’s Report - Ralf Thesing
7) Membership Fees - Lenka Thompson
Resolution: That the MRSG membership fees remain unchanged for the coming year
8) Election of Committee
9) Close 2025 AGM followed by light Refreshments / Social catch-up
Register to attend the AGM using the form below. Designate a proxy or nominate for the committee on the buttons below.
Household members, please register separately using the same membership number.
If you have any queries please contact the Secretary at secretary@mrsg.org.au
Important documents
2025 Presidents Report
2025 Treasurer’s Report (available upon request)