Mrs. Rinehart is spending several days, including Australia Day, travelling to stations within the S. Kidman & Co. portfolio. This follows on from her visit last month to the Adelaide head office of Kidman. This tour includes visits to the Innamincka station area in the channel country, then Helen Springs and Rockybank stations, with station managers from adjacent properties. The combined Kidman and Hancock herd will reach 300,000 head, placing Hancock in the top three beef producers in Australia.
“I had been looking forward to meeting the individual Kidman station managers to hear first-hand from them about their ideas on improving the stations, and to having some of our station managers with me on this visit to discuss the important improvements we are implementing on our stations. With the expansion of Hancock’s agricultural portfolio, this is an ideal opportunity for both long standing and new managers to come together, and learn from each other’s experiences to help improve each of our stations.” Executive Chairman, Gina Rinehart, said.
“Today, Australia Day, I also pay tribute to the pastoralists and farmers of Australia and their families, and others in the outback, many of whom can’t take today off. For me, it’s a wonderful way to spend Australia Day – in the outback. Reminded by the hard work and sacrifices from those who built our country over generations, so that we can enjoy the living standards we do, that so many countries would love to have. It’s a reminder of how blessed we are to live in this country, and yes it’s just as Australian to enjoy roast beef, or meat pies or have some steaks on the barbie! However, you chose to spend our national day, I hope you have a very happy Australia Day!” Mrs. Rinehart said.
