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NFF slams weak trespass laws, calls for Federal intervention
New Class A electric blaster
THE NFF says a court ruling in Western Aus- tralia recently should be a wakeup call for our politicians, as yet another farm intruder made a joke of Aus- tralia’s soft trespass laws.
placing the biosecurity of our farms and the welfare of our livestock at risk.”
response,” Ms Simson said.
a new benchmark for quality and safety with the release of its new stainless steel industrial pressure washers.
big ‘off-road’ style steel wheels with flat-free tyres.
a range of industrial ap- plications requiring fast, continuous cleaning in- cluding flushing out stalls and sheds, and machinery wash-down.
The kit includes a ther- mal dump valve to protect the machine from exces- sive bypass.
Repeat trespasser James Warden came before the Magistrates’ Court in Mandurah, WA, following a two- hour break-in to a WA piggery, which he live- streamed on Facebook.
• A $1 fine for activ- ists who stole a goat in Gippsland, Victoria; and
“We’re seeking a commitment from all parties coming into the Federal Election that they will act decisively and protect our farms from these trespassers.”
The Australian Safety Standards for the use of water jetting equipment (AS/NZ4233.01) classifies pressure washers by their pump performance.
“The new Super Scud looks as good as it works, and works as good as it looks,” Patel said.
This pump incorporates a big ribbed crankcase that ensures it stays cool even in continuous-run- ning applications.
High-quality accesso- ries complete the package. A heavy-duty gun/lance combination provides the operator with complete control of the machine with a trigger lock that improves safety and pre- vents accidental activa-
Despite the conclusive evidence and brazen nature of the offence, the Court allowed Mr Warden to walk free with just one-third of the maximum fine.
“The law is clearly not keeping up with what’s happening here,” Ms Simson said.
The NFF is calling on people who share its concerns to sign an on- line petition at farmers. org.au
Industry welcomes transparency, but safety must come first
Multiplying the ma- chine’s pressure in bar by the flow gives an in- dication of the power of the unit in bar litres per minute.
“This high-flow, high- pressure electric machine is ideal for wash and flush applications found in pig- geries and aviaries.”
tion.
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National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson said the penaltysendsadisturb- ing message to would- be intruders.
“They form part of a co-ordinated assault on family homes and businesses, being led by militant and well-re- sourced activist groups.
Ms Simson empha- sised that the industry welcomes transparency, and has nothing to hide.
Like all Aussie blasters, the Super Scud Monsoon
“Farmers are rightly alarmed that their farms can be invaded in the dead of night, streamed live on the in- ternet, only for offend- ers to walk away with a slap on the wrist,” she said.
“They’re garden-vari- ety crooks, and need to be treated as such.”
“We’re as concerned as anyone about the disconnect between our farms and our end cus- tomers,” she said.
Aussie’s new Monsoon 400-A falls just below that critical limit and therefore qualifies as a Class A machine.
“We’re talking about private property, often a stone’s throw from fam- ily homes where farm- ers and their families are sleeping.
Time for Federal leadership
“I’d encourage you to visit a real farm – it’s a fantastic experience – but do it safely and legally.”
Aussie Pumps prod- uct manager Mal Patel “These new blasters of- fer the maximum pressure and flow allowed for a Class A machine, maxim- ising cleaning efficiency while keeping the opera- tor safe.”
“This is not just a matter of basic privacy. “These intruders are
The NFF is calling on all parties to commit to action as we head into the Federal Election.
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The recent decision follows a string of even weaker decisions around the country, including:
At the same time, its appearance and aesthetics are ground breaking.
• A $200 fine for a piggery break-in on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland (a second- time offender).
“We’ve developed the product with features that ensure these Aussie-built machines are world class.
The valve caps are fit- ted with a new Bertolini sealing system designed for higher pressure and longer working hours.
“These people are not well-intentioned prank- sters.
If it’s over 5600 then it’s a Class B machine and requires operators to be RTO trained and certi- fied.
With an 11kW, three- phase, four-pole electric- drive motor, this heavy- duty pressure cleaner de- livers 20l/pm flow.
The power is provided by a heavy-duty, IP55-rat- ed, four-pole TEFC elec- tric motor.
cluding a free guide is available from Aussie Pumps at aussiepumps. com.au and Aussie Pumps distributors throughout Australia.
Many offenders never count the cost of their crimes, with activist groups meeting the cost of legal expenses and fines.
“We’re proud of how we farm and love to show it off to those who are interested.
Under the standards there are fewer restric- tions on both the opera- tor and employer with regards to certification of the worker.
“This is clearly a na- tional issue, and war- rants a decisive national
The new three-phase industrial blaster features the new ‘sharp-free’ er- gonomic stainless steel
“The Federal Gov- ernment needs to show leadership and get state and territory leaders in the room to design stronger laws.
The Aussie 4000psi Su- per Scud Monsoon 400- A is a powerful electric- drive blaster that is a breakthrough in safety for the livestock and poultry industries.
The company has moved to stainless steel to elimi- nate corrosion.
The Super Scud Mon- soon 400-A uses the TTL series ‘Big Berty’ Ber- tolini triplex pump with solid ceramic pistons.
An industrial on/ off thermal protection switch prevents overload of the motor and pres- sure spikes.
AUSSIE Pumps has set frame fitted with four This makes it ideal for
300 features an Aussie Safety Protection kit.
Aussie’s new 4000psi 20l/pm Monsoon 400-A packs a real cleaning punch but as a Class A pressure washer operators do not require RTO certification.
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