Productivity Commission backs independent animal welfare agency

Colin Bettles
Updated March 29 2017 - 3:52pm, first published March 28 2017 - 6:23pm
Productivity Commission backs independent animal welfare agency
Productivity Commission backs independent animal welfare agency

THE Productivity Commission’s final report on agricultural red tape has recommended major reforms including adopting a national body to oversee the development of animal welfare standards, to appease community concerns.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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