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Hamilton comments with a mixture of skepticism and concern, highlighting the importance of the cattle industry in his electorate, the Darling Downs. With over 80,000 cattle on feed at Grassdale, near Toowoomba, Hamilton emphasizes the high stakes involved. Any misstep or confusion in trade negotiations could have immediate negative consequences for producers, transporters, feed companies, and workers in the region.
He indicates that he plans to contact the Prime Minister directly to obtain assurance that Australia’s beef exports are protected and to address potential issues arising from uncertainties or miscommunications at the government level.