Australia politics live: Collins insists lifting ban on US beef ‘based on science’ as Littleproud accuses Labor of appeasing Trump
The GuardianWednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:59:15 PM
The Australian government is defending its decision to lift a long-standing ban on US beef imports, insisting the move is backed by scientific evidence and strengthened US biosecurity measures. Meanwhile, opposition figures like David Littleproud are accusing Labor of caving to political pressure from the Trump administration, framing it as a concession rather than a safety-based choice. The debate highlights tensions between trade diplomacy and domestic biosecurity concerns.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about beef—it’s a tug-of-war between science, trade, and politics. The government claims it’s a win for safe commerce, but critics see it as a risky gamble or even pandering to the US. For consumers and farmers, the stakes are real: will this decision protect Australia’s agricultural health, or could it open the door to unintended risks? Either way, it’s a test of how transparently trade decisions are made.
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