Indonesian cattle cruelty exhibited at class action trial

Colin Bettles
Updated July 25 2017 - 5:31pm, first published July 24 2017 - 7:44am
Segments of the ABC Four Corners episode of May 30, 2011 “A Bloody Business” were broadcast in court with the program also introduced into trial evidence.
Segments of the ABC Four Corners episode of May 30, 2011 “A Bloody Business” were broadcast in court with the program also introduced into trial evidence.

DAY three of the Indonesian live cattle ban class action trial was dominated by the defence presenting extensive and intimate details of animal cruelty practices that underpinned the government’s sudden decision to cut off trade.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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