The Albanese government’s biosecurity package took another step towards the finish line as it passed to the Senate on 27 March.
Despite broad opposition including the Coalition, the Greens and Independents the Biosecurity Protection Bill passed the House of Representatives
The bill would see a levy imposed on Australian primary producers to raise an extra $50 million a year for the country’s biosecurity system.
While many farmers seem resigned to the extra levy, debate continues to rage around the equity of who pays to protect our borders from imported risks…