Scene set for a big compensation bill in live-ex class action

Shan Goodwin
Updated June 29 2020 - 4:31pm, first published 4:19pm
Live-ex court case spokesperson Tracey Hayes: "Compensation is one thing but closure is another. We don't want to have to continue to fight this but we will if we have to."
Live-ex court case spokesperson Tracey Hayes: "Compensation is one thing but closure is another. We don't want to have to continue to fight this but we will if we have to."

THE awarding of almost $3m in damages to Northern Territory live cattle suppliers the Brett Cattle Company for losses incurred from the 2011 ban on the trade to Indonesia has paved the way for substantial compensation claims from hundreds more graziers and beef industry businesses.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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