Victorian biosecurity bill could see fines for trespassing on farms double to $115,000
Victorian biosecurity bill could see fines for trespassing on farms double to $115,000
Government says legislation designed to strengthen state’s response to animal security, while critics describe move as ‘ag-gag by stealth’
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Government says legislation designed to strengthen state’s response to animal security, while critics describe move as ‘ag-gag by stealth’
TIL the fine was that high to begin with. Really terrible article to read, but I couldn't help but lol at the "animal activists" in place of "animal rights activist".
8 0 ReplyBio security is disingenuous as animal agriculture is not sanitary and increases risk for pandemics
2 0 ReplyIt should be called the Victorian Biohazard Bill, but it just doesn't portray us as biosecurity terrorists as much
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