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No frontline MPI job cuts, Minister McClay promises

Ministry of Primary Industries is axeing 304 jobs as part of government-required funding cuts. Meanwhile, Government claims it will introduce ‘gold standard rules’ for live exports.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.

Brent Edwards Thu, 28 Mar 2024

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has given an assurance that frontline jobs – including biosecurity staff – will not be affected by budget cuts at the Ministry for Primary Industries.

MPI is cutting 304 jobs as part of government-required funding cuts, but McClay has told Parliament’s Primary

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Brent Edwards Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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