Australia to Ban Live Sheep Exports by 2028

Sheep are exported live to middle eastern countries but will be stopped after animal rights concerns and farmers will be compensated by a funding package.

Sheep drink from a small dam in a farm paddock in the south of Western Australia on March 24, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

Live sheep exports by sea have been banned by the Albanese government but while animal welfare proponents rejoice, groups that represent farmers say their futures are now at risk.

The ban, which was an election promise, comes into practice from May 1, 2028.