Facebook gifts held plants of concern, officials say

Matt Dennien
Updated November 13 2019 - 4:28pm, first published 4:25pm
Quarantine officials are continuing investigations into how the three Australian native wreaths made it into the state this month, with no decisions made on what compliance measures the social media giant may face. Picture: Supplied
Quarantine officials are continuing investigations into how the three Australian native wreaths made it into the state this month, with no decisions made on what compliance measures the social media giant may face. Picture: Supplied

Floral arrangements sent by Facebook to three locations in Tasmania - including the offices of two federal politicians - were found to contain plants of concern, the state's biosecurity agency says.

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Matt Dennien

Matt Dennien

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Matt Dennien is a journalist at The Examiner, based in Launceston. Contact him via email at matt.dennien@examiner.com.au, or more securely via Signal on +61 437 672 994.

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