Are Australia’s biosecurity measures and preparedness levels for a threat such as foot and mouth disease adequate?
That question is currently being tested by an inquiry of the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport committee Senate Standing Committee.
With more than 70 submissions from interested organisations and parties now published, it is clear many believe the answer is “no”.
Various submissions point to gaps in the biosecurity system that have been identified by previous independent reviews, and a lack of an effective response by Federal Governments in the years…
