Victorian property owners in despair as Qld border exemption refused

Sally Gall
Updated August 19 2020 - 10:20am, first published August 14 2020 - 7:00pm
The remoteness of the Leishman's cattle station has meant they've struggled to find a caretaker to look after their herd. Pictures supplied.
The remoteness of the Leishman's cattle station has meant they've struggled to find a caretaker to look after their herd. Pictures supplied.

The welfare of 300 cattle in remote south western Queensland is being compromised by the Queensland government's refusal to grant exemption permits for essential agricultural work, according to their Victorian owners.

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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