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What statements, if any, has the Minister made regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by date?

Answered Question 17252 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What statements, if any, has the Minister made regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I have made a number of statements to the media and public regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products. I do not think it is in the public interest for my office to spend considerable time collating them.