Australian Politicians Urge US Senators to Reject Kangaroo Import Ban

This comes as Australia’s $200 million kangaroo industry is at risk due to a proposed blanket ban of commercial products made from kangaroo skin.
Australian Politicians Urge US Senators to Reject Kangaroo Import Ban
An Eastern Grey Kangaroo is seen in Coffs Harbour, Australia, on Nov. 25, 2022. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images
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Australian politicians of both political persuasions have called on the U.S. Senate to reject a proposed kangaroo import ban due to its impact on the Australian economy.

This comes after two U.S. senators, Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), tabled a bill to the Senate in September, proposing ending the sale of commercial products made from kangaroo skin in America.

Alfred Bui
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