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Fire Ant Fiasco

Read about Pam’s research into the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program.

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The end of Biosecurity Queensland's Fire Ant Program? No surveillance or containment plans for 2021-22, only vague treatment plan. Tells the public to find, treat and stop their spread. 20 year $650m fiasco. Time for a Royal Commission.

Will Biosecurity Queensland's Fire Ant Program still exist in January 2022? 20-year fiasco. Fire ants out of control. Budget out of control. Chief Biosecurity Officer says no extra money, no program. Time for a Royal Commission.

Biosecurity Queensland's Fire Ant Program Exit Strategies - Community Treatment then Self Treatment. Dangerous and will make things worse. Time for a Royal Commission.