Twiggy Forrest burns bridges with beef industry over animal welfare

Shan Goodwin
August 24 2021 - 9:00am
CONTROVERSIAL: Billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has angered colleagues in the beef industry with claims the processing sector's animal welfare standards are not up to scratch.
CONTROVERSIAL: Billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has angered colleagues in the beef industry with claims the processing sector's animal welfare standards are not up to scratch.

HIGH PROFILE mining and agriculture mogul Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has burnt some big bridges in one of his key investment industries, Australian beef, by doubling down on his attacks regarding animal welfare standards.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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