The State Government will waive inspection fees for fodder imported from interstate, marking a win for drought-stricken local farmers.
Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven announced that farmers would no longer have to pay $167 an hour for biosecurity officers to inspect hay purchased from pest-infested regions.
Inspections will still continue, but at no cost to drought-affected farmers.
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This comes after mounting pressure from both farmers and the State Opposition over the fee.
Rebates will also be available retrospectively for fees paid since November.
