Australian Horse Industry and an Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement (EADRA)
Terms of Reference
(a) the implications to the Australian horse industry of committing to an
Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement (EADRA);
(b) the options for equitable contributions by horse owners to a levy scheme to
meet their obligations under an EADRA in the event of an emergency animal
disease outbreak in horses;
(c) the criteria by which the cost burden of a levy would be shared between
Commonwealth, state and territory governments, horse industry groups and
owners;
(d) quarantine and biosecurity threats to Australia's horse industry; and
(e) any other related matters.
For further information, contact: Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committee on Rural Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia