Ludwig spared by defence in live-ex class action

Shan Goodwin
December 12 2018 - 1:30pm
SILENT: Former Federal Labor Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig did not give evidence in the class action court case over the 2011 Indonesian live cattle ban.
SILENT: Former Federal Labor Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig did not give evidence in the class action court case over the 2011 Indonesian live cattle ban.

THE decision by the defence not to call former Labor Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig as a witness has arguably been the standout development in the landmark class action claim against the Commonwealth Government over the infamous 2011 Indonesian live cattle export ban.

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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