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'Was shocked': Why Ankur received his Rakhi parcel from India with a warning letter

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Traditional Raksha Bandhan rakhi with roli and rice on festive gift box for Indian festival celebration
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As Raksha Bandhan celebrations begin, many Australians are receiving Rakhi parcels from family and friends overseas. This episode looks at Australia’s strict biosecurity laws, featuring Sydney resident Ankur Sachdeva, who received a government warning letter with his Rakhi parcel, and Dr Ajay Niranjane, who explains what people need to know before sending or receiving Rakhi parcels.

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As Raksha Bandhan celebrations begin, many Australians are receiving Rakhi parcels from family and friends overseas. This episode looks at Australia’s strict biosecurity laws, featuring Sydney resident Ankur Sachdeva, who received a government warning letter with his Rakhi parcel, and Dr Ajay Niranjane, who explains what people need to know before sending or receiving Rakhi parcels.

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