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Tuesday, 13 June 2006
Page: 252


Senator Webber asked the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 21 March 2006:

Why does Australia not provide abattoir facilities, within Australia, where animals can be slaughtered as humanely as possible to facilitate compliance with the religious requirements of overseas markets.


Senator Abetz (Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) —The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

Australia does provide abattoir facilities that comply with the religious requirements of overseas markets.