Appointment type
Voluntary Administration
Appointment date
11 March 2026
Appointees
Tim Mableson, David Hardy and Emily Seeckts
Companies subject to Administration
TasFoods Limited ACN 084 800 902
Nichols Hatchery Pty Ltd ACN 671 683 284
Nichols Poultry Pty Ltd ACN 092 929 890
Tasmanian Food Co. Dairy Pty Ltd ACN 621 829 856
Van Diemen's Land Dairy Pty Ltd ACN 608 847 016
JJJBSM Pty Ltd ACN 128 404 777
(All Administrators Appointed) (Collectively referred to as “the Group”)
Office
Adelaide
Background information
Tim Mableson, David Hardy, and Emily Seeckts were appointed Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators (Administrators) of the Group on 11 March 2026 pursuant to Section 436A of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act).
The Administrators have commenced the administration process where they now control the assets, trading, and day-to-day operations of the Group, with the priority being to undertake an immediate assessment of the business and its operations to assess options and notify stakeholders of the appointment.
The Administrators intention is to continue to trade the Group whilst marketing the business for sale.
Creditor meetings
The first meeting of creditors is scheduled for 23 March 2026 at 3:00pm (AEDT). The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Further information can be found in the first circular to creditors dated 12 March 2026.
Communications
Information and circulars for creditors of TasFoods Limited and associated entities.
Support
ASIC Insolvency material
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) provides resources on insolvency for directors, practitioners, employees, creditors and investors.
Visit the ASIC website to find out more.
Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)
You may be eligible for FEG assistance. General information for claimants can be found here:
https://www.dewr.gov.au/fair-entitlements-guarantee.
Beyond Blue
beyondblue offers some useful resources for people struggling with the emotional impact of financial distress. The beyondblue Support Service provides confidential, one-on-one counselling with a trained mental health professional.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Lifeline offers phone crisis counselling for people who are experiencing financial and emotional hardship.
Phone: 13 11 14 Australia-wide
Online crisis support chat (7:00pm to 4:00am daily)
Appointees
Tim Mableson
SA Clients & Markets Lead Partner, Deal Advisory | National Leader Agriculture & Wine Sectors
KPMG Australia
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