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Cash emphasized the importance of releasing detailed protocols on import procedures, which would reassure the Australian public that imported US beef, especially from Mexico and Canada, meets safety, disease-free status, and high production standards. He criticized the Albanese government for not releasing these protocols, suggesting it raises suspicions about potential compromises on biosecurity.
The shadow minister advocated for a parliamentary inquiry, asserting that department officials involved in the decision should appear before Parliament promptly. He warned that the government's dismissive attitude—urging the public to "trust us"—is unacceptable when public health standards are at risk.