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Agriculture Minister Mark Furner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 6, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government has passed new laws which threaten animal activists with jail or massive fines if they invade farms.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill meant possible jail time for anyone who goes on to a farm without authorisation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose convicted under the new laws could face up to one year in jail for trespassing or a fine of more than $60,000,\u201d Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a direct response to a series of incidents early last year that saw animal activists invading farming operations and potentially compromising the biosecurity of those premises and food safety for consumers.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody has the right to feel safe and protected in their workplace and in their homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile this government supports the right to protest lawfully, it is not acceptable for people to go on to private or commercial property without authorisation, no matter their cause.<\/p>\n

\u201cFarms are complex and potentially dangerous environments. Unauthorised entry poses a risk to everybody concerned as well as to livestock.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe legislation amends the Summary Offences Act 2005, the Biosecurity Act 2014 and the Exhibited Animals Act 2015 to include penalties for those unlawfully entering a food production facility, a feedlot or a live export facility, as well as a showground or sporting ground used for animals.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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