The phase-out does not apply to other livestock export industries, such as live cattle exports, nor does it apply to live sheep exports by air.
Following the announcement of the phase-out, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) conducted research on the likely impacts of the decision on Western Australia on behalf of the WA Government.
This submission summarises the key outcomes from this research.
For more information on the Federal Government’s commitment to phase out live sheep exports by sea, visit the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry webpage: Phase out of live sheep exports by sea.