Live sheep export: 5 of 8

An Episode 3 survey last year found 71 per cent of respondents from the live sheep export supply chain preferred a phaseout timeline of over 10 years. Credit: Episode 3.

Live sheep export: phaseout or freak out?

Episode 3 responds to the Federal Government’s live sheep export phase out deadline.

17 May 2024

NFF said the Government has “twisted the knife into Australian agriculture” last night, with the funding to shut down the live sheep trade the biggest allocation of new funding for the sector. Credit: ADragan, Shutterstock.

Budget delivers brutal blow for farming

NFF claims the Government twisted the knife into Australian Ag with last night's budget.

15 May 2024

NFF president, David Jochinke, said the group of farm industry leaders turned their backs on the ag minister at the industry budget breakfast, just "like he turned his back on farmers." Credit: NFF.

Farm leaders walk out on Watt

Peak industry bodies abandoned yesterday's budget breakfast in protest of the sheep trade shutdown.

15 May 2024

Live sheep trade shutdown announcements sparks fears cattle could be next. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Fears grow for live cattle exports

With a date set to end live sheep exports, the industry is concerned cattle may be next.

15 May 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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