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Vale Luke Bowen

Vale Luke Bowen

Alongside the Australian agricultural community, the Australian Livestock Exporters Council (ALEC) extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Luke Bowen.

Luke was a magnificent friend and fierce defender of our industry, most notably as leader of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association during the 2011 live cattle ban to Indonesia. Luke was instrumental in fighting for justice for Northern Australian pastoralists following the illegal ban, a fight that continues now.

Luke was highly regarded in agricultural circles for his integrity, intelligence and leadership. He had many friends and few enemies despite the challenging issues he often dealt with.

He was a man that knew the hardworking men and women of Northern Australian deserved a voice that was heard, and a man that understood the importance and positive impact Australia’s live export industry had and was willing to stand up for it.

His contribution will not be forgotten.

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