The Queensland Government has shown its support to Beef Australia with a $2.25 million investment into Beef 2024 set to be held in Rockhampton.
“There is no better place to hold Beef 2024 than Rockhampton — the beef capital of Queensland, Australia, and the world,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
According to the State Government, Beef 2021 brought in $94 million to the Queensland economy, supporting almost 800 jobs, and was named Australia’s Best Major Festival and Event at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Premier Palaszczuk looks forward to seeing the record be broken again with COVID-related international travel restrictions no longer a factor.
“Queensland’s beef industry is worth more than $10 billion, supporting more than 40,000 jobs across our regions and supply chains, from farm, to factory, to export,” the Premier added.
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Rocky’s Beef Expo is always one of the most important events on the Queensland calendar, commemorating one of the State’s most vital agricultural sectors.
“I’d like to thank the Beef Australia team, including Chair and #eatqld Champion Bryce Camm and CEO Simon Irwin, for their extraordinary efforts in organising these events,” Minister Furner stated.
According to Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin, Beef Australia is a beef industry event that allows delegates from all parts of the supply chain to learn about the newest products, technology, and innovations in the sector.
“We would really like to see more locals enjoying the event in 2024, so we’re excited to announce the introduction of M’Eat Street, a food, drink and entertainment precinct lined with food trucks, BBQs, bars and a free nightly entertainment program, perfect for the locals to enjoy a sundowner at after work or wind down the day with the family,” Irwin added.
Beef 2024 will take place from 5-11 May 2024.
