Caged egg farmers are preparing for a legal stoush against the Victorian government if their industry is shut down because of the phase-out of caged egg production.
Egg farmers are preparing to take the Victorian government to court if new animal welfare standards force them out of business.Producers are waiting for the Victorian government to release the legislation for the new poultry standards.
"We're concerned about the standards and guidelines with the recommendation to phase out cages," he said. The lack of clarity from the Victorian government had halted further investment in the industry, Mr Ahmed said.
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