Australian live sheep export ban could set a ‘concerning precedent’, industry warns

Legislation to ban live export of sheep by sea by 2028 introduced to parliament but all farming lobby groups oppose the move

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Farming lobby groups say legislation to end live sheep exports by 2028 sets a concerning precedent" for other agricultural export markets.

The comment was made at the first of two public hearings into legislation to phase out live sheep exports by 2028. The snap inquiry was called on 3 June after the agriculture minister, Murray Watt, introduced the legislation to parliament and is due to report by 21 June. It has already received 89 submissions.