Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong has confirmed to Mark Levy that new technology trials will be undertaken this year, to prevent drones from dropping contraband into state prisons.

The Minister also responded to claims that the Goulburn Mayor was banned from an open day at Goulburn's correction facility - claiming he did not know why she would have been turned away. 

Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong has confirmed to Mark Levy that new technology trials will be undertaken this year, to prevent drones from dropping contraband into state prisons.
The Minister also responded to claims that the Goulburn Mayor was banned from an open day at Goulburn's correction facility - claiming he did not know why she would have been turned away.&nbsp;

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EXCLUSIVE - Minister confirms anti-drone tech trial to start this year

The Invasive Species Council and NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty share concerns that Red Imported Fire Ants found at a Sydney Logistics Centre may have been there for up to 12 months. 


Conceding to Mark Levy that his concerns earlier this month were warranted, Minister Moriarty says she is doing everything she can to keep these pests out of New South Wales. 


Jack Gough, CEO of the Invasive Species Council says he is wary of the delays in responding to the ants, but has faith in the Department of Primary Industries in managing the outbreak. 

The Invasive Species Council and NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty share concerns that Red Imported Fire Ants found at a Sydney Logistics Centre may have been there for up to 12 months.&nbsp;
 Conceding&nbsp;to Mark Levy that his concerns earlier this month were warranted, Minister Moriarty says she is doing everything she can to keep these pests out of New South Wales.&nbsp;
 Jack Gough, CEO of the Invasive Species Council says he is wary of the delays in responding to the ants, but has faith in the Department of Primary Industries in managing the outbreak.&nbsp;

'Concerning' - Minister concedes concern warranted on Fire Ants

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