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‘No reason to hold this up’: Govt go-slow on meat labelling recommendations slammed

DESPITE a senate inquiry last year recommending mandatory meat labelling laws with the support of Government and opposition Senators, the Federal Department of Agriculture is now asking industry for more views again.

Adam Coffey

Cattle Australia interim CEO Adam Coffey said it is time for the Albanese Government “to show consumers the respect they deserve” and follow the recommendations of the 2022 senate inquiry by improving labelling regulation to make a clear distinction between meat and plant-based alternatives.

Mr Coffey said current labelling standards have been exploited by…

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