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2023-04: Have your say on the phase out of live sheep exports by sea

17 March 2023

Species: All

Countries: All

Attention

  • All

Purpose

To advise all stakeholders that consultation on the Australian Government’s commitment to phase out live sheep exports by sea has commenced. The consultation paper and feedback form are available on the department’s Have Your Say platform until 31 May 2023.

Key points

  • The Australian Government has committed to phasing out live sheep exports from Australia by sea.
  • An independent panel has been established to consult with stakeholders and provide advice on how and when the government will phase out live sheep exports by sea.
  • You can engage with the panel by providing your views on the phase out of live sheep exports by sea. Visit the Have Your Say consultation page to provide your feedback.
  • Your feedback will help to inform planning for how and when the phase out of live sheep exports will be implemented.
  • Please note consultation will not consider the merits or otherwise of the government’s policy to phase out live sheep exports by sea.
  • Consultation is open until 31 May 2023.

Background

The Australian Government has committed to phasing out live sheep exports from Australia by sea. The phase out will not take place during the current term of Australian Parliament. This is to provide time for individuals and businesses to prepare for the transition away from live sheep exports by sea.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt has appointed the independent panel to consult with stakeholders across Australia via face-to-face and virtual forums and seeking written submissions. Find out more about the independent panel and its role at www.agriculture.gov.au/Live-Sheep-Phase-Out

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To contact us or request a meeting with the independent panel, please email: livesheep.phaseout@aff.gov.au

Live Sheep Exports Phase Out
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