Australia will ban the export of live sheep by sea starting May 2028, aiming to improve animal welfare. The decision, announced by the federal government, has sparked concerns among farmers and regional communities, particularly in Western Australia (WA), about the potential negative impacts on the agriculture industry and local jobs. In response, the government has committed to providing a $107 million transition package to assist farmers in adjusting to the new policy. Critics, including the Coalition, warn of 'enormous consequences' and fear a possible reversal of the decision.
Farmers will be given a $107m ‘transition package’ as the Albanese government announces the end-date for the live sheep export trade: https://t.co/JceaDnTnBh https://t.co/nulBckVZsb
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Farmers are criticising the federal government’s decision to ban live sheep exports from May 2028. https://t.co/Xlmmf7DNkF
A controversial sector is facing a permanent ban but there is a risk a plan to shut it down could be backflipped. https://t.co/jCuQl0rVik
There are grave fears for the future of WA regional communities with live sheep exports to be banned within four years. The Federal Government will spend more than 100 million dollars to help farmers transition away from the controversial trade | @StevenDThomas_ https://t.co/7YFiPtlvuc
The federal government has announced Australia will ban the export of live sheep by 2028, which the Coalition warns will have "enormous consequences" for the agriculture industry and local jobs. https://t.co/Uc4WLouSrr
Australia will ban the export of live sheep by sea from May 2028, to improve animal welfare https://t.co/OWuK3eg34R