Did the Commonwealth legislation intend to cover the mixed nature of the business? The Court decided in the negative, distinguishing the case from O'Sullivan v Noarlunga Meat Ltd, where all of the meat produced was exported.
Was the Commonwealth legislation meant to address the composite character of the enterprise? The court found it not applicable, distinguishing this case from O'Sullivan v Noarlunga Meat Ltd, in which all meat products were destined for export.