Aussie wool body bags Biosecurity Award

06 Mar '14

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The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, Minister for Agriculture made the presentation to the FAWO Chairman, Robert Ryan at the Australian Biosecurity Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 4 March 2014, held as part of ABARES Outlook 2014 in Canberra. Border Compliance Division, Department of Agriculture received 11 nominations from which 5 awards were presented. Border Security, Seven Network received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Message from the Deputy Secretary, Rona Mellor

“It’s more important than ever for industries, government and the community to work together to maintain Australia’s biosecurity integrity.

Getting it right benefits everyone, and everyone has a role to play. It is this concept that has been strongly embraced by the winners of the 2014 Australian Biosecurity Awards”

Message from the FAWO Chairman, Robert Ryan

“I would like to thank all our Members and in particular the FAWO EAD Joint Working Group who have made this possible. This award is recognition of the outstanding achievements so far.

FAWO Members understand the importance of biosecurity and industry awareness of emergency animal disease. Being prepared in the event of an EAD outbreak is crucial for the future of the Australian wool industry.”

FAWO

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