Live Sheep Export Ban Inquiry ‘Rushed’ Says Nationals

‘Labor’s committee cannot possibly investigate the consequences into the phasing out of the live sheep export trade in such a short timeframe.’

Stud Merino ram at at a farm in Australia.sheep

A “rushed” parliamentary inquiry into the phase out of live sheep exports has been labelled a stunt that treats farmers with contempt.

Two public hearings will be held next week as part of the inquiry announced on June 4 into the federal government’s divisive decision to end live sheep exports, which critics fear will put thousands of farmers out of business.