The declaration by Mr Justice Wilcox of the Federal Court that the importation of pig meat from countries affected by the devastating pig disease, Post Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS), is legally improper, is a triumph for Australian Pork Limited (APL) and all pig producers in Australia. The flurry of articles in the wake of the judgment pays testament to APL's tenacity in achieving this outcome. The eyes of the world now focus on Australia and our privileged position as a PMWS free zone. This battle has been won but what about the war? The judgment highlights the need for Australia to protect itself from such diseases and the devastating effects they would have on our industry.
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