Shear Outback, The Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame, was officially opened on 26 January 2002 by the Member for the Riverina, Kay Hull and the project's Patron Mr Tim Fischer.
The concept of Shear Outback was hatched in 1997 by a committed group of individuals from Hay, who believed that the contribution of Australia's Shearing Industry to the country's folklore, culture and economy should be recognised.
Initial funding for the project development was obtained through dedicated fundraising and a small grant from the NSW State Government to undertake a Feasibility Study and produce a Business Plan. Fifty per cent of the cost of the Plan development was also met by
local sponsorship.
Based on the strength of the Feasibility Study and the Business Plan, the Commonwealth Government of Australia awarded Shear Outback $4.66 million from the Federation Fund to take the project from dream to reality.
The Shear Outback development team enlisted the help of professionals from the building, architecture, exhibition design and museums sector to successfully develop the concept and build the infrastructure over a two-year development period.
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