AQIS admits horse flu prevention measures 3 years overdue

The head of quarantine for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service has told an inquiry that the horse flu outbreak could have been prevented if procedures were put in place three years ago. Jenni Gordon has made the comment during her appearance at the inquiry in Sydney today.

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Embarrassing day for AQIS at inquiry

An executive of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, has faced heavy questioning at the horse flu inquiry. Jenni Gordon has admitted she didn't know about key outbreaks of the virus around the world and conceded that she'd never even been to the quarantine area at Sydney airport.

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