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Federal parliament has passed legislation to end the live exports of sheep by sea. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Government delivers body blow to WA producers

Live sheep trade by sea ban legislation passes parliament

02 July 2024

New Zealand's coalition is working on reinstating the live export trade, as the Australian Senate debates the fate of live sheep exports from Australia. Credit: Dmitry Pichugin, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

Live export debate hits Senate

Legislation to end live sheep exports is being debated in the Senate today.

01 July 2024

The Bill to end live sheep exports by sea has passed the lower house, but there's still hope for the trade. Credit: AceCootePhotography, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

Bill to end live sheep trade passed by lower house

Legislation to end live sheep exports will move to the Senate next week.

28 June 2024

Sheep turnoff may be reaching a critical point, according to Episode 3.
SHEEP

Is the sheep industry at the crossroads?

Episode 3 asks if the end of live sheep exports by sea will be a signal for further disruption.

25 June 2024

Farming groups are calling for a senate inquiry into the bill to end live sheep exports by sea, to allow for proper consideration of the complex issues and provide an opportunity for more hearings in WA’s sheep and cattle producing regions. Credit: Josh Fernandez, Keep the Sheep.
SHEEP

Farming groups call for live sheep export senate inquiry

Farming groups argue the recent inquiry into the bill to end live exports was rushed and inadequate.

24 June 2024

The Agriculture Committee has recommended the Government proceed with its bill to end live sheep exports by sea. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Government gets the green light to shut down live sheep trade

Parliament's Agriculture Committee recommends the bill to shut down live sheep exports be passed.

24 June 2024

Wool prices have lifted in recent weeks, following a positive change in sentiment at wool auctions. Photo Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Wool prices lift as sentiment improves

A positive atmosphere at wool auctions has supported stronger prices over the past few weeks.

17 June 2024

Thousands gather in WA as the fight against the live sheep export ban continues. Credit: Annie Anderson, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

"Overwhelming" crowd shows up to support live sheep export

Sheep Producers Australia says the turnout to Friday's rally was overwhelming.

17 June 2024

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