Australian Government To Phase Out Live Sheep Exports By Sea
CANBERRA, Mar 3 (NNN-AAP) – Australia’s Agriculture Minister, has flagged an end to the country’s live sheep exports by sea.
Murray Watt, today appointed an independent panel to lead a six-month consultation process, on the steps to the shutdown.
“Phasing out live sheep exports by sea is a complex issue that will impact farmers, businesses, our trading partners, and the communities that participate in the trade,” he said.