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Farmers and environmentalists label federal budget 'savage' and 'tragic'

ABC Australia · May 12, 2026, 8:53 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Weed and pest control programs have been cut in the federal budget as farmers and conservationists grapple with feral animals and noxious plants.

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