Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has expressed pride in the way the JBS meatworks plant has moved forward with plans to distribute its beef to the global market.
The mayor met JBS plant management Wednesday afternoon, along with Deputy Mayor Cr Marnie Doyle and Cr Andrew Fechner.
“The export market to China has traditionally accounted for about 17 per cent of production at the Dinmore plant,” Mayor Harding said.
“Fortunately, the high quality and taste of Australian beef is famous globally, which means that the meat which was previously going to China before their ban will now be easily diverted to other international markets.
“JBS Dinmore employs nearly 2000 people, and we should be proud of the way Ipswich-based companies are building this city’s reputation as a global manufacturing and distribution hub.”
JBS has said there will be no impact to jobs, livestock or beef production as a result of the China ban on Australian beef.
“These are particularly tough times, so it’s great news that all jobs will be kept at the plant,” Mayor Harding said.
“My understanding is that production hours have remained the same, and that the plant is at full operational capacity.
“JBS workers have been classified as an essential service during the coronavirus pandemic, and they’re working hard to package quality beef, and feeding Australians and people of other nations.”
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