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Wild dog numbers threaten Ag industry

More funding is needed to control wild dogs in South Australia, with an increase in dog numbers posing a threat to the State’s pastoral industry. The situation has become desperate, and we need more money to protect our sheep industry in South Australia. Wild dogs, or dingoes, are a declared pest south of the Dog […]

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Putting Ag policies on the table

I am no stranger to pushing the barrow for agriculture. As a farmer for 30-odd years before entering State Parliament, I know how vital it is to be competitive and efficient in a world-wide market. Any regulations that impact on that efficiency are detrimental to us as producers. This is why the State Liberal Party […]

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Safety paramount in new firearms legislation

The Firearms Bill 2015 evoked a lot of interest throughout the electorate of Flinders.  The purpose of the Bill was to address outdated sections, in an effort to improve public safety as part of a national approach. The challenge has been to not disadvantage users, such as farmers, in the running of their business or […]

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