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10 May 2024
Haines tells government to rethink biosecurity bill

INDEPENDENT federal MP for Indi Helen Haines has urged the Federal Government to refer new biosecurity legislation to a senate committee to ensure farmers have their voices heard in the design of a new levy.

“This bill is imposing a new levy on our farmers, to combat biosecurity risks which they don’t create,” Dr Haines said.

“I therefore urge the government to send these bills to the Senate...

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