Chanticleer: Kidman & Co
The two Chinese bidders for Kidman & Co's 100,000 square kilometre cattle empire are not holding their breath for foreign investment approval to come through this side of a federal election.
Michael Smith writes on Business specialising in Banking & Finance, Transport, Infrastructure. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Michael shares writing duties on the highly regarded Chanticleer column.
The two Chinese bidders for Kidman & Co's 100,000 square kilometre cattle empire are not holding their breath for foreign investment approval to come through this side of a federal election.
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