The Albanese Government has released a public discussion paper seeking ideas on a long-term sustainable biosecurity funding model, prompting a positive response from a key farming group, but also a warning that the ‘days of buck passing need to end’.
The paper looks at the benefits a strong biosecurity system has for all Australians, along with funding arrangements and investments to support biosecurity operations in the longer term.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt said the Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen Australia’s…