New Federal-State network to manage FMD and LSD threat in northern Australia

A new Northern Australian Coordination Network will be established by the Albanese Government to help manage the threat of lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt today announced the $4.33 million network would bring together the Australian, Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia governments and northern livestock industry associations to improve Australia’s surveillance and preparedness coordination.

The Northern Australian Coordination Network will deliver on-the-ground…