With biosecurity remaining a major factor for the Riverland’s economic prosperity, new legislation has passed parliament.
The reforms which consolidate a number of existing acts aim to have a modern approach, and are said to provide a flexible framework to deal with emerging and ongoing biosecurity challenges.
As it sits Fruit Fly remains a major biosecurity concern in the Riverland, as officials from PIRSA work to eradicate the pest.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Clare Scriven said “The passing of the new biosecurity legislation is a significant milestone in strengthening the protections for our state’s $18.5 billion primary industries and agribusinesses against existing and emerging biosecurity challenges”
“Biosecurity regulatory reform has been occurring around the country and these changes provide South Australia with a contemporary legislative framework to ensure we remain a strong link in the national system.” Said Minister Scriven.
