For decades, Australian animals have suffered in the cruel and unnecessary live export trade. The practice is in long-term structural decline, and accounts for just 0.1% of Australia’s agricultural exports.
In 2023, an independent panel consulted on a Government inquiry to phase out live sheep exports and transition the industry towards chilled meat exports. Almost 44,000 Australians signed a Parliamentary petition calling on the government to end the live export trade as soon as possible.
On 11 May, the Government announced its plan to phase out live sheep exports by 1 May 2028. On 30 May, the Government officially introduced this legislation in Parliament. This legislation is expected to be debated and voted on before the Parliamentary winter break in July. As the industry opposition mounts, it is crucial for us to increase our support for the phase out.
This is a historic event for animal welfare. However, Vegan Australia will keep fighting until all animals are free from exploitation.
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