The South Australian Government has welcomed the Chinese Government\u2019s decision to lift suspensions on the Naracoorte abattoir Teys Australia, along with two other Australian facilities.<\/p>\n
Eased restrictions will enable the Teys Australia meat facility to recommence sending its products to China.<\/p>\n
Meat exports were suspended from the Naracoorte abattoir in January last year, two years after similar restrictions were imposed on interstate abattoirs Australian Lamb Company and JBS.<\/p>\n
Last week\u2019s announcement is another step towards easing Chinese trade restrictions and follows an agreement between Australian and Chinese Governments to review tariffs on Australian wine.<\/p>\n
It also follows China lifting restrictions on Australian hay imports in October.<\/p>\n
In 2012, prior to the suspension of Teys\u2019 export licence, South Australian beef exports to China were valued at $74.5 million. However, the most recent ABS data shows SA meat exports over the past 12 months fell to $10.7 million.<\/p>\n
Premier Peter Malinauskas led a business delegation to China in mid-September, to further strengthen South Australia\u2019s partnership with the important trading partner.<\/p>\n
South Australian Minister for Trade and Investment Nick Champion said the announcement was positive news for Teys and for the State\u2019s strengthening relationship with an important trade and economic partner.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis multi-million-dollar industry is an important part of our State\u2019s economy, and the easing of these restrictions will provide a welcome trading and jobs boost,\u201d Minister Champion said.<\/p>\n
\u201cProgress at both State and Federal levels is steadily stabilising relations with China \u2013 and we will continue to advocate for eased restrictions, including on wine and lobster.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local independent MP Nick McBride also welcomed the news.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Teys meatworks employs hundreds of staff and is vitally important to the economic success of Naracoorte \u2013 and the broader region,\u201d McBride said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is my hope that lifting the ban will re-open the vital export market with China, leading to more processing at the plant, which in turn, will ultimately lead to more job opportunities at Teys.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The South Australian Government has welcomed the Chinese Government\u2019s decision to lift suspensions on the Naracoorte abattoir Teys Australia, along with two other Australian facilities. Eased restrictions will enable the Teys Australia meat facility to recommence sending its products to China. Meat exports were suspended from the Naracoorte abattoir in January last year, two years […]<\/p>\n