Live sheep export

WA Government shows support of live sheep export trade as dry conditions force farmers to offload stock. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

ALEC applauds WA Government's live export support

WA Government requests live export trade period extension.

01 May 2024

RSPCA has been granted access to old live export footage. Credit: Tom Dawkins, Australian Live Exporters Council.
SHEEP

RSCPA granted access to old live export footage

The Freedom of Information Commissioner has granted RSPCA access to live export footage from 2018.

19 April 2024

ALEC has accused Government MPs of parroting anti-ag groups lines regarding stock onboard the MV Bahijah. Credit: Tom Dawkins, Australian Livestock Exporters' Council.
SHEEP

MV Bahijah livestock arrive in Israel

Livestock onboard the MV Bahijah have arrived safely in Israel, bringing the saga to an end.

10 April 2024

The WA ag minister has been accused on failing to stand up for the state's sheep producers. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

WA government accused of having "secret" live export meetings

The WA Government has been meeting with federal ministers about a transition package for farmers.

20 March 2024

 All livestock from the vessel MV Bahijah will be discharged this week. Photo credit: Adwo/Shuttershock.com
SHEEP

Livestock disembark the MV Bahijah

The MV Bahijah's livestock are being unloaded in WA, as the exporter considers its options.

14 February 2024

 Shadow minister for agriculture, Colin de Grussa, said the circumstances following the decision to return the vessel is “either an act of breathtaking incompetence, or cynical political opportunism”, and the responsibility must fall with Murray Watt. Photo credit: The Nationals WA.
LIVESTOCK

Calls for Watt to be sacked over MV Bahijah debacle

The circumstances following the decision to return the MV Bahijah labelled an "absolute disgrace".

12 February 2024

  ALEC has condemned politicisation of the MV Bahijah issue, saying any moves to use it as an attempt to further the Government’s proposed ban on live sheep exports would be cheap, callous, and cynical. Photo credit: Tom Dawkins, courtesy of ALEC.
LIVESTOCK

MV Bahijah situation sparks calls to set the trade's end date

A motion was moved in parliament yesterday to set a date for the end of the live sheep trade.

07 February 2024

 NFF president, David Jochinke, said NFF support the oversight and processes of Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer. Photo courtesy of the NFF.
LIVESTOCK

Still no decision on "complex" MV Bahijah situation

Cattle have been unloaded from the MV Bahijah, but there's no decision on the remaining livestock.

05 February 2024

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