Mark Levy has called out the State Government's Agriculture Minister for delays in alerting the public to an infestation of fire ants at a Sydney port. 

Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh shared his concerns with management of ants with Mark, before Tara Moriarty called in to defend her response.

In the heated interview, Ms Moriarty accused Mark Levy of working in concert with the Nationals - something he said he 'would not cop'. 

Mark Levy has called out the State Government's Agriculture Minister for delays in alerting the public to an infestation of fire ants at a Sydney port.&nbsp;
Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh shared his concerns with management of ants with Mark, before Tara Moriarty called in to defend her response.
In the heated interview, Ms Moriarty accused Mark Levy of working in concert with the Nationals - something he said he 'would not cop'.&nbsp;

Mornings with Mark Levy brings you the latest news, sport, traffic and weather, with hard-hitting political interviews and commentary every weekday from 9am-12pm.

You can find the full show podcast and other highlights from the program right here.

Mornings with Mark Levy brings you the latest news, sport, traffic and weather, with hard-hitting political interviews and commentary every weekday from 9am-12pm.
You can find the full show podcast and other highlights from the program right here.

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'Won't Cop That' - Levy takes aim at Ag Minister over imported fire ant infestation claim 

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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