New measures to stop foot and mouth spread

By Tess Ikonomou
Updated July 22 2022 - 2:16pm, first published 2:10pm
Biosecurity officers will step up the number of inquiries of passengers in airport baggage halls. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Biosecurity officers will step up the number of inquiries of passengers in airport baggage halls. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Biosecurity officers could be given increased powers to screen travellers at Australian airports in a bid to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease.