Last November, when Pauline Hanson cooked a steak for Barnaby Joyce in her parliamentary office, barely anyone raised an eyebrow that the wagyu on the menu was from 2GR – Gina Rinehart’s beef company.
Umami-rich marbled beef from the brand, named after Australia’s richest person and her daughter Ginia, retails at more than $100 a kilogram. It is more at home in the world’s high-end restaurants than in a sandwich press.
