Saleyard vendor regulation relaxation rejected at Blackall

Sally Gall
Updated June 17 2020 - 9:40am, first published June 16 2020 - 6:00pm
Strict social distancing is being observed at Blackall's weekly cattle sales. Picture - Ray White Livestock.
Strict social distancing is being observed at Blackall's weekly cattle sales. Picture - Ray White Livestock.

News this week that the Australian Livestock Markets Association had relaxed its restrictions around vendors being able to attend saleyards and selling centres has been blasted by Blackall-Tambo mayor Andrew Martin.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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