Abandon Sheep: Report Backs Future Ban on Live Exports

The “time has come” to bring live sheep exports to an end, says the chair of a committee that stamped its approval on legislation to ban the trade. A report examining the government proposal to end the practice by 2028 calls on parliament to pass the laws, despite concern among farmers and the opposition. The agriculture committee also urged for the federal government to work closely with the Western Australia (WA) government on a transition support package for those affected. The government has already announced a $107 million (US$71 million) package to help the transition. Committee chair and Labor MP Meryl Swanson said while there was opposition to the ban, a prohibition on live exports was overdue....