Following six months of correspondence, three attempts to arrange a meeting with industry ‘stakeholders’ the JAA Supplier Committee was not a formally constituted committee; it did not have decision-making authority and did not proceed to a formal meeting.

Joshua Sharp, president JAA: "“We won’t be providing the membership breakdowns or business data requested, as these are outside the scope of the discussion and meeting purpose.”

Megan Young, JAA operations manager: “No comment. The decision to refrain from providing comment should not be interpreted as an admission of the truth, accuracy, or validity of any statements or allegations made. Silence or non-response must not be construed as acceptance, agreement, or acquiescenc

Gary Fitz-Roy, Expertise Events

Having announced the important Supplier Sub Committee in April 2025, the JAA made no other mention of it until, and only after Jeweller raised questions, January 2026. The committee did not proceed and there was no outcome.