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Risks of Potential Breaches and Unauthorized Meat
A core concern among Australian farmers and regulators is the risk of illegal or unverified beef entering the supply chain. Jahinki brought up the possibility of unscrupulous actors smuggling in cattle or mislabeled meat to exploit the new export pathway. Such breaches could introduce diseases or contaminants not currently present in Australia, jeopardizing public health and local agriculture.
He emphasized that ensuring compliance requires transparent and auditable systems capable of comprehensive traceability. If a disease outbreak occurs, the ability to quickly identify, contain, and eliminate the source is essential for protecting Australia's biosecurity integrity.