Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 3
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Varying inspection rates at different ports enable gaming of the biosecurity system.
Conclusion
Varying inspection rates at different ports of entry has created a system that can be gamed by those seeking to dodge costs or import illegal goods and may even introduce “temptation” for legitimate importers who witness their consignments auto-clear important processes. (Conclusion, Paragraph 10) 25
Government Response
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