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BIOSECURITY HAD been used as a “political football”, including by some industry leaders, Minister for Primary Industries David Carter has told Parliament. 

A bill that makes the most significant changes to the Biosecurity Act in 15 years has passed into law.

Proposed changes to the animal welfare system are going out to public comment.

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed immediate action on the recommendations of an independent review of import requirements and border clearance processes.

Officially opened by Minister of Primary Industries, David Carter, day one of Australasia's largest rural tradeshow saw over 27,000 flock to Mystery Creek Events Centre yesterday in Hamilton.

The Government says Fonterra farmers are unreasonable in their demands on the DIRA Bill before Parliament.

A Bill which oversees Fonterra's farm gate milk price setting and "aims to deliver a more transparent and efficient dairy market" according to Prime Industries Minister David Carter, passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday.

 A new bill detailing proposals to oversee Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and ensure a more transparent and efficient dairy market was tabled in Parliament yesterday by Primary Industries Minister David Carter.