The Australian Government has banned the importation of meat products for personal use from all countries with foot and mouth disease.
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt said the new restrictions, which came into effect from midnight, were the next step in the government’s strong, three-pronged approach to tackling FMD.
“While Australia remains FMD-free, we must remain vigilant to biosecurity threats from overseas,” Minister Watt said. “Under existing rules, no animals or animal products are allowed into Australia unless they meet our strict biosecurity…
