Founders

Antony Coote AM

Bsc. MBA

Tony Coote founded The Mulloon Institute in 2011 with his wife Toni, to demonstrate and share innovative approaches to regenerative land management in Australia. He began purchasing the lands making up Mulloon Creek Natural Farms in 1968 with his sister. Tony served for many years as Executive Chairman of Angus & Coote (Holdings) Ltd and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1988, for services to industry and the community.

Toni Coote

With a strong business background in hospitality in the Canberra region, Toni Coote (nee Dale) established The Carrington Inn at Bungendore as a renowned conference, wedding and fine dining restaurant complex. Toni was instrumental in establishing The Mulloon Institute and provided support and advice to the Institute and to Mulloon Creek Natural Farms and served on several industry and community boards. 

Tony and Toni sadly passed away in August 2018 and November 2018 respectively, leaving behind them a wonderful legacy.