The red meat sector could also be impacted by possible US tariffs flagged by Donald Trump. Credit: Jeff Greenberg / Universal Images Group via Getty
The decision to lift a ban on beef imports from the United States has sparked fresh biosecurity concerns despite the federal government insisting it will not be compromised.
The decision to lift a ban on beef imports from the United States has sparked fresh biosecurity concerns despite the federal government insisting it will not be compromised.
Australia has made major concessions to the United States in its efforts to gain tariff exemptions, by lifting a ban on US beef.
The ban was imposed years ago to protect local Australian industries from outbreaks of mad cow disease and foot-and-mouth disease, but Australian Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the move did not represent a compromise in terms of safety and biosecurity laws would remain enforced.
Nationals leader David Littleproud could become deputy prime minister if Peter Dutton wins the election. Source: AAP / Russell Freeman
Senator from the National Party, Bridget McKenzie, accused the Prime Minister of sacrificing the beef export industry to strengthen Australia's relationship with the US.
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