UK Trade Minister says Australia has 'reasonable case' to make on animal welfare

Trade Minister Greg Hands has said Australia can put up a ‘reasonable case’ that it has good standards of animal welfare in food production.

Abi Kay
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UK Trade Minister says Australia has 'reasonable case' to make on animal welfare

Trade Minister Greg Hands has said Australia can put up a ‘reasonable case' that it has good standards of animal welfare in food production. In June, the UK agreed a trade deal in principle with Australia,...

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