Quarantine official raised EI concerns, inquiry hears

The Callinan inquiry into the horse flu outbreak in Australia has heard evidence that a senior quarantine official raised concerns three years ago about health risks from the importation of horses.

The inquiry has this afternoon been shown evidence from a senior Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) official responsible for live animal imports in NSW, expressing concern over the service's policies.

The 2004 email from Dr Phillip Widders suggested that AQIS change its procedures to require people who come into contact with horses at the airport to change and shower immediately afterwards.

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