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...importance of strong biosecurity. “We continue to advocate for the strengthening of Australia’s biosecurity systems,” Mr Guerin said. “We’ll keep working closely with Government and our members to monitor the...
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Another independent body has today raised concerns the Government’s proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy “does not pass critical scrutiny”, validating the claims of Australia’s 85,000 farming families. Independent academics from...
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the completion of a review finding Australia’s biosecurity system is “strong” and “sound”, but it wants no time wasted addressing the 14 recommendations...
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...goods. Australia’s quarantine and biosecurity effort simply hasn’t kept pace with modern demands and will come under even more pressure. “Beale recognises a vigilant national quarantine and biosecurity system in...
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...biosecurity inspection, or simply sending each person for an inspection. “We would also like to see an increase in frontline biosecurity officers at return airports and ongoing reviews into the...
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...for a fully and sustainably funded biosecurity system, where all governments collaborate more effectively and transparently with industry to protect Australia from increasing biosecurity threats. The NFF urges investment be...
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Concerns about funding of thesystem were detailed in the final report of the 2017 Craik review of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity. The Craik review recommended a biosecurity imports levy...
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...and biosecurity systems, and lacks transparency about how the funds will deliver dedicated, additional and tangible biosecurity outcomes.” The NFF is particularly concerned about impacts on the sector’s research and...
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The National Farmers’ Federation is sending a message to politicians to do the right thing by Australian farmers as debate on the controversial Biosecurity Protection Levy kicks off in the...
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The NFF strongly supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) as a framework to align priorities and actions to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system. The proposed reform agenda presents a range of...
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