Inaugural AgConnect Meeting 

17/06/2025

Here’s a little wrap-up from Marty himself: 👇🏼

The Callide Dawson Chamber of Commerce held their inaugural Ag Connect today and it was a great pleasure to have the Honourable Tony Perret MP , Member for Gympie and QLD Minister for Primary Industries.

Tony is not only a great Minister but also operates a grazing enterprise close to Kilkivan with a few thousand head of cattle of his own- so he understands the issues facing farmers and graziers.

He’s a busy man having just returned from a trade mission to Japan and Korea, promoting QLD produce.

Our local member Bryson Head and Federal Member Colin Boyce were also in attendance as well as Banana Shire Mayor- Nev Ferrier, we also welcomed 32 community members to engage.

Some of the questions asked were: