ASIA: Australia threatens to ban prawn imports
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There's growing pressure in Australia to ban some prawn imports from China, Thailand and Vietnam. Australians are keen consumers of seafood, and more than half of their prawns are imported. Local prawn farmers warn their industry could be wiped out if diseases enter Australia. But seafood importers say Australia is heading to a costly World Trade Organisation dispute if the proposed tougher quarantine regime goes ahead. A decision by Australia's quarantine watchdog is due in less than 24 hours.
Presenter: Alexandra Kirk
Speakers: Harry Peters from the Seafood Importers Association of Australia; Scott Walter, executive officer of the Australian Prawn Farmers Association
