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PoliticsNow live: Biosecurity officers get new powers at airport

Agriculture Minister confirms Biosecurity Response Zones will be set up at international airports in a bid to prevent an incursion of foot and mouth disease into the country.

Noah Yim, Charlie Peel and Mashuka Tabassum
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5:47AMJuly 22, 2022.
Updated 9:01PMJuly 22, 2022
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Australia will boost its biosecurity measures at airports in a bid to keep foot and mouth disease from entering the country. Picture: iStock
Australia will boost its biosecurity measures at airports in a bid to keep foot and mouth disease from entering the country. Picture: iStock

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