Farmers in crisis talks on Inspector General of Animal Welfare

Colin Bettles
Updated April 20 2018 - 8:04am, first published April 18 2018 - 6:37pm
Australian Live Exporters Council Chair Simon Crean likely to make a statement following crisis talks tonight.
Australian Live Exporters Council Chair Simon Crean likely to make a statement following crisis talks tonight.

LIVESTOCK industry representatives are holding an emergency meeting tonight to discuss plans to potentially backflip on policy and come out to support an independent Inspector General of Animal Welfare (IGAW) that would oversee live exports.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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