LNP Opposition commits $4.5 million funding
A major cash injection for Beef Week 2027 has been confirmed by LNP Leader David Crisafulli in Rockhampton today.
If elected in October, the LNP will commit $4.5 million in funding for Beef Week 2027 to help cover increasing costs with staging the iconic event.
The Opposition welcomes the State Labor Government matching our commitment today.
Mr Crisafulli said this event would again supercharge the Rockhampton and Central Queensland economies and deliver certainty for Beef Australia as planning commences for the next Beef Week in 2027.
“Beef Week is a highlight on the calendars of so many Queenslanders who head to Rockhampton for this action-packed event every three years,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“You bet we’re backing Beef Week.
“The LNP is passionate about agriculture in Queensland and Beef Week allows producers and businesses the opportunity to connect and learn more about cutting edge technology and innovation available to them.”
​Shadow Minister for Agriculture and grazier Tony Perrett said the commitment would now allow Beef Australia the certainty to deliver an even bigger and better event in 2027.
“I have attended every Beef Week since 1991 and over the years it has grown into one of the most significant events on the Queensland calendar,” Mr Perrett said.
“Beef Week means so much to the lives of so many rural and regional families.”
LNP Candidate for Rockhampton Donna Kirkland welcomed the commitment which would provide a huge economic injection for Central Queensland.
“Rockhampton benefits immensely out of Beef Week,” Mrs Kirkland said.
“Local accommodation providers, restaurants, hospitality providers and small businesses are humming when Beef Week fires up and the LNP’s commitment will ensure this fantastic event continues to shine in the future.”
LNP Candidate for Keppel Nigel Hutton said the 2021 event pumped $88 million into the Greater Rockhampton Region.
“I am confident 2024 will be much higher once those figures come in,” Mr Hutton said.
LNP Candidate for Mirani Glen Kelly said the LNP would continue to be a big supporter of Beef Week and if the government changed in October, the $4.5 million cash injection would be a significant boost for Beef Week 2027.
