# Meat industry not viable without migrant workers, Australian Meat Industry Council says

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Podcast: [Radio National Breakfast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-national-breakfast-572135)
Published: 2026-05-17T20:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/migrant-workers-underpin-viability-australian-meat-industry-coun/106690062
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As the federal opposition ratchets up the debate on immigration, agricultural producers are warning Australia's food supply could be threatened by any sharp cut to the overseas intake. The Joint Standing Committee on Migration heard late last week that migrant workers not only plug crucial labour gaps - they add to overall job security. GUEST: Tim Ryan, CEO of the Australian Meat Industry Council

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