It was very challenging to be part of the biased parliamentary inquiry into pig welfare, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today.
The inquiry was chaired by the Animal Justice Party with the support of Labor, and the report has now been tabled.
Ms Broad said the inquiry was instigated by animal activists intent on ending livestock farming in Victoria, and primary producers had been unfairly attacked in the process.
“Further regulation and restriction of farming practices threatens to close Victoria’s pig industry, making it harder for people to work in the industry, driving up costs and leading to a greater dependence on imported products where there is no oversight of farming practices and welfare standards,” Ms Broad said.
“Pork is the second most consumed meat in Australia and the Victorian pork industry is a vital part of Australia’s food supply chain.
“The Victorian pork industry has clearly demonstrated an ongoing commitment to improving animal welfare standards and deserves our support.”
You can read the Liberals and Nationals Minority Report at the end of the full committee report here: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/inquiries/pigwelfare/reports
Media Contact: Linda Barrow 0484 303 764 linda.barrow@parliament.vic.gov.au
