Evaluating the Socio-Economic Benefit of the Red Meat Processing Industry in Regional Australia

This report outlines the economic impact of red meat processing facilities in a number of regions around Australia as well as providing estimates of the impact on the individual State economies and Australia as a whole. The impacts, including flow-on or multiplier effects are provided in both absolute values and percentage contribution in terms of:

• Gross industry value added;
• Household income;
• Employment, measured as full-time equivalent jobs.

All economic measures outlined in this report refer to 2014-15.