Slaughtering
Australia: Tasmanian Govt lends a hand to abattoir 10 Apr 2009
The Tasmanian government is assisting with $500,000 to boost the King Island abattoir.
This action will keep 100 people in work while the facility's owner completes a performance review.
Suspension of operations
According to reports, Swift Australia two weeks ago stated that it would suspend operations at its King Island abattoir, pending a review.
According to reports, Swift Australia two weeks ago stated that it would suspend operations at its King Island abattoir, pending a review.
Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association boss, Chris Oldfield, has stated that the abattoir and its 100 jobs are important to the future of King Island, which has a population of just 1,600.
Workers returned to work
Most of the abattoir's 100 employees returned to work on Monday following talks last week between Swift and the state government. The workers had previously been laid off on March 24.
Most of the abattoir's 100 employees returned to work on Monday following talks last week between Swift and the state government. The workers had previously been laid off on March 24.
Premier David Bartlett stated this week that the government will reimburse the company for up to $500,000 in any losses it may incur during the review period as a direct result of reopening the facility.
Swift arrived in Tasmania in March last year, buying three Tasmanian abattoirs. John Berry, Swift Australia director, said that the King Island abattoir's operating costs make it commercially unsustainable.
King Island beef farmers expressed concern over the by the decision of suspension, worried the closure affect their prestige brand negatively.
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