Former NT Cattlemen’s Association CEO Tracey Hayes wins top award for beef work

Former NT Cattlemen’s Association boss Tracey Hayes has been recognised in Queensland for her work in the beef industry, being named the 2021 Queensland Country Life Beef Achiever.

FORMER NT Cattlemen’s Association boss Tracey Hayes has been recognised in Queensland for her work in the beef industry, being named the 2021 Queensland Country Life Beef Achiever.

Ms Hayes, who is a member of the Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery advisory board, was attending the Beef Week 2021 Industry awards dinner where she was presented with her award by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison presents Tracey Hayes with her 2021 Queensland Country Life Beef Achiever award. Picture: Supplied

Ms Hayes was recognised as the driving force behind the monumental Federal Court case that cattle producers took following the 2011 decision to ban live exports to Indonesia.

Graziers and beef industry leaders said her dynamic, unifying and committed work would serve beef producers for years to come.

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Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery co-ordinator general Shane Stone said he was pleased to have such a strong advocate for graziers and beef producers on the advisory board.

“It is particularly important as we continue to work to support individuals, communities and primary producers who are dealing with floods, drought and other challenges,” Mr Stone said.