Stricter Biosecurity Rules - No Altered Livestock Tags, Really Truly No Raw Milk, Bigger Fines, Better Compensation if Ya Livestock Got A Disease
Agriculture and Food Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
Effects of Bill:
This bill being passed means that:
anyone trespassing on agricultural properties or breaching biosecurity rules will face a fine twice as high as before, with individuals potentially fined up to $23,077 and organizations up to $115,386
both Victoria Police and biosecurity inspectors will have greater authority to investigate livestock-related crimes, such as theft, and to direct vehicles during biosecurity emergencies
possessing livestock with tampered identification tags will become an offence
livestock owners affected by animal disease outbreaks will have access to a streamlined compensation process, receiving payments based on market value
new offences will be created to prevent the sale, delivery, or provision of raw milk
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