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Job cuts at MAF Biosecurity

07/07/2009 16:56:01

Around sixty jobs are on the line in border control at MAF Biosecurity.

It comes as cargo volumes have fallen 13 percent this year and passenger arrivals are down by three to four percent.

MAF Biosecurity spokesman Steve Stuart says across border operations, they are seeking to disestablish around 30 existing vacancies and further reduce capacity by 30 currently filled positions.

Around 700 staff in the Passenger, Cargo and Border Standards divisions are being asked for their feedback on the proposal.

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