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Changes Concerning Packaged Meats

23 November 2022

The Agriculture Legislation Amendment Bill passed the Victorian Parliament in 2022. 

Among a number of changes resulting from this legislation is an amendment to the Meat Industry Act 1993 that will provide exemptions to the retail sale, handling, storage, and transport of packaged meat in certain circumstances in Victoria, commencing 1 January 2023. 

Further information about these changes can be found in the Retailing Packaged Meat in Victoria fact sheet attached below.

Retailing Packaged Meat in Victoria Fact Sheet