Senate debates

Tuesday, 18 September 2007

Quarantine Amendment (Commission of Inquiry) Bill 2007

In Committee

9:24 pm

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | Hansard source

The advice I have is that no specific changes have been made, but of course vigilance is always vital in this area. Undoubtedly, given the circumstances we face, the protocols in place are being followed very strenuously. But at this stage my advice is that no specific changes were made, other than that additional security and quarantine measures have been put in place at quarantine stations. These measures include a requirement for all persons entering the horse quarantine area to undertake disinfection of their footwear with Virkon, to shower on arrival at the station, to shower when leaving and to wear AQIS supplied protective clothing at all times while in the station.

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