Greens MP doubles down on her claim horse meat is being sold to Australians as beef and lamb mince because the government ‘isn’t taking food safety seriously’

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Greens MP doubles down on her claim horse meat is being sold to Australians as beef and lamb mince because the government ‘isn’t taking food safety seriously’

Daily Mail · 3 hours ago

A New South Wales Greens MP, Abigail Boyd, has reiterated claims that horse meat is being fraudulently sold to Australian consumers labelled as beef or lamb mince, arguing the issue reflects a broader failure by government to take food safety and labelling standards seriously. The claim follows an ABC Four Corners investigation and has reignited debate in Australia over food fraud, supply chain oversight and the adequacy of testing and enforcement in the meat industry.

Boyd has stood by her earlier remarks despite pushback, framing the alleged mislabelling as evidence of weak regulatory oversight rather than an isolated incident. No further specifics from the underlying investigation, government response or industry reaction were included in the available article text.

  • Greens MP Abigail Boyd repeats claim horse meat sold as beef/lamb mince.
  • Cites ABC Four Corners investigation into alleged food mislabelling.
  • Says government isn't taking food safety seriously enough.

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