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With the Queensland Government now in care- taker mode, we look for- ward to the outcome of the election to continue our work with the Min- ister and government of- ficials.
This means increased staffing and production costs to ensure workers and the community are kept safe during this time.
Australian eggs are pro- duced under strict animal welfare standards and food safety guidelines, making them a highly sought-after product by all.
As with all other states, COVID preparedness and management is extremely significant, however cost- ly.
Legislation regarding the Animal Welfare and Trespass Bill has also been a focus.
Illegal farm raids have been occurring in the state and in one instance resulted in access by 30 activists to a piggery via an egg farm in southern Queensland in early Oc- tober.
Victoria
Now, with the housing order lifted, farmers are able to get back to what they do best!
Earlier predictions for record crops and rainfall have remained consistent and are appreciated by our farmers.
No decision has been passed on the bill, and with parliament in WA heading into caretaker mode in November, it seems unlikely to oc- cur until the resumption of parliament after the March election.
We will continue to work with other intensive industries to consider ap- proaches to address the increasing incidents of breaches of biosecurity and trespass laws.
To ensure our farm- ers were recognised for the great work they do, the members of parlia- ment and ministers were reminded of World Egg Day.
Western Australia
Commercial Egg Pro- ducers Association of WA will be holding the An- nual General Meeting on Friday October 23, with CEPA hosting sundowner drinks for guests after the AGM.
NSW
A meeting was held with Department of Primary
NSW egg farmers are
Portugese tarts delighted.
Egg Farmers of Australia celebrated World Egg Day by hosting dinner with egg- The attendees at the roundtable with Minister Littleproud held in Bundaberg. based dishes.
The nation’s eggs are complying with biosecurity and provenance rules
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on COVID preparedness – with the development of protocols for dealing with a positive case in a work- force – which could then be accepted and endorsed by health authorities.
getting on with the job of providing eggs to con- sumers, while working within the confines of the COVID world we are now faced with.
able to continue supplying eggs, not only to Victoria, but to our important ex- port markets.
ensure they are kept up to date on issues facing the industry, and have pro- vided letters recently out- lining issues such as spent hens, egg stamping, wild birds and animal welfare standards and guidelines.
Industry and Regional Development representa- tives to discuss issues of traceability and egg stamping processes in Western Australia.
Eggs are a staple in most Australian shopping trol- lies and, with eggs being a very cost-effective source of protein, our farmers are making sure there is a steady supply.
Our Victorian farmers should be congratulated on their strength and sense of community in working with the state government under such tough circum- stances.
Of importance is farm safety and prevention, with farm safety work- shops being held and at- tended by farmers in South Australia.
After lobbying to the Nationals WA and inde- pendent parties, the Ani- mal Welfare and Trespass Bill was debated in parlia- ment in early September.
The traditional egg sandwich was a hit.
Victoria’s poultry indus- try has faced various chal- lenges over the past few months, including the re- cent avian influenza out- break at the end of July.
South Australia and Tasmania
Egg Farmers of Aus- tralia have been working tirelessly with the relevant government departments and officials to ensure that in coming weeks and months Victoria is declared free of AI and
We keep in regular con- tact with government of- ficials and ministers to
To ensure our ‘farm- ers voice’ is being heard, we maintain contact with departmental officers to update them on issues of concern to our industry.
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