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Inaction risks an entire sectorâs good reputation
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ANIMAL WELFARE
Inaction risks an entire sectorâs good reputation
The report of serious animal welfare and environmental concerns at Australiaâs largest dairy farming operation, in north-west Tasmania, is harrowing reading, especially for Tasmanians proud of their dairy industry (âRun into the groundâ,
The Age, 10/4). Senator Peter Whish-Wilson has been raising concerns for years about the condition of the farms, animal cruelty allegations and effluent management that is causing environmental damage.
We controlled the spread, but failed the rollouts
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COVID-19
We controlled the spread, but failed the rollouts
Australia’s vaccination rate at 3per cent lags behind many developed countries. In contrast to New Zealand with its large stores of Pfizer and three other vaccines, we are primarily reliant on AstraZeneca which has been linked with concerning side effects for those under the age of 50. It means we are under pressure to get more doses of Pfizer and other vaccines, quickly. Worryingly, COVID variants are developing at a fast rate which requires a much more proactive and flexible response. After Australia responded so well in controlling community spread, how has this happened?