Senate debates

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Questions without Notice

Biosecurity

2:54 pm

Photo of Jacqui LambieJacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie Network) Share this | Hansard source

This potentially catastrophic migration of Varroa mite is happening at the peak of our pollination season, with bees being trucked across the country while small operators are in limbo with their businesses devastated. Is the minister being pressured by big mainland commercial producers to manage Varroa mite instead of eradicating it?

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