Sussan Ley has paid tribute to the WA beef industry’s “huge potential” and doubled down on the Liberals’ commitment to live cattle exports after visiting the Broome Common Export Depot in the Kimberley.
The Opposition Leader visited the depot, which is owned by global company International Livestock Exports, as part of a trip to northern WA at the weekend.
There she was joined by Durack MP Melissa Price — who co-ordinated the visit — and shadow minister for Indigenous Australians Kerrynne Liddle, with the trio of Liberal MPs meeting with local industry leaders.
“We see huge opportunities to create win wins here, driving better outcomes for Indigenous Australians and growing a vital national agricultural industry,” she said.
“I think Australian businesses should be looking at KAPCO, which has a great product that we should be showcasing more.”
Ms Ley — who grew up on a family sheep and cattle farm in south-east NSW — said she was blown away by the depot, labelling it a “seriously impressive facility” and a “real highlight” of her time in Broome.
The 5000-head depot is located 10 minutes from town and used to rest, feed, and prepare cattle for live export.
It also serves as a quarantine and health-check station to ensure animals meet export standards, with cattle coming from stations across the Kimberley before being exported, primarily to Indonesia.
Cally Dupe and Oliver Lane