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Response to claims regarding polyphagous shot-hole borer management, defending DPIRD's efforts and scientific basis of approach.
🟡 Medium · Statement3 December 2025 · 233 words
Minister defends handling of polyphagous shot-hole borer outbreak, citing national collaboration and
Minister defends biosecurity response and praises staff efforts against the polyphagous shot-hole bo
“I want to take this opportunity to again thank the literally hundreds of staff at DPIRD who did their best to tackle the polyphagous shot-hole borer.”
👍 positive· defensive🌡️ warm
Members who spoke
Jarvis, Jackie
Topics
biosecurityagriculturepest controlgovernment response
· 3 December 2025
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