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NZ threatens WTO action over expected apple ban
5 Oct 2004
New Zealand apple growers are cranky at the apparent reversal of plans to allow their fruit into Australia. Phil Alison from Pipfruit New Zealand says the industry is considering taking the issue to the World Trade Organisation. "I'm furious in that we have spent a vast fortune of money at this over the last 15 years; and to just keep throwing money, and pots of it, at this, and to be defeated at the process just makes a mockery of it all.” Australian apple growers say it's the right decision, because the draft import risk analysis, which would have allowed New Zealand apples into Australia, was scientifically flawed. Trade Minister Mark Vaile is confident the decision will hold up against any challenge before the World Trade Organisation.
ABC, 04/10/04
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