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Federal government urged not to let fire ant eradication funding lapse

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State agriculture ministers convened in Canberra on Friday to discuss the ongoing management of fire ant infestations across Australia. During the meeting, officials emphasized that the current eradication program remains technically feasible, cost-beneficial, and in the national interest.

The ministers issued a formal plea to the federal government to ensure that funding for these eradication efforts does not lapse. The discussions highlighted the strategic importance of maintaining financial support to prevent the further spread of the invasive species.

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