The federal government has been introducing wide-ranging restrictions on social gathering, in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus.

But, the Agriculture Minister has confirmed that won’t apply to livestock saleyards and wool auctions..

Rural reporter Helene Lambetsos spoke with David Littleproud, on why the industry is exempt from the rules.

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