When was live export banned?
It has been a year since the Federal Court’s historic ruling in favour of the northern cattle industry, determining that former agriculture minister Joe Ludwig acted with misfeasance when the then Gillard government introduced the ban in June 2011.
Which countries have banned live exports?
Cows and calves will be safe from live export cruelty thanks to New Zealand’ decision to bring the country’ live export trade to an end.
Why should we ban live exports?
The export of live animals for slaughter is inherently high-risk, with decades of repeated evidence of suffering and cruelty. The RSPCA believes live animal export should be phased out in favour of an increased trade in boxed and chilled meat from animals that have been humanely slaughtered here in Australia.
Is live export banned in Australia?
In a statement, Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said “this is a matter for the New Zealand Government and Australia has no plans to suspend or ban live animal exports”. “The Australian Government continues to support the live animal exports trade and its contribution to the Australian economy.”
Does Australia still do live exports?
However, the UN Comtrade database indicates Australia remains the world’s largest exporter of live sheep and fourth largest for live cattle, with the industry employing an estimated 10,000 in regional Australia alone.
Does UK import live animals?
From July 2022, live animal imports that enter Great Britain through a BCP will have document, identity and physical checks. Live animal imports that enter Great Britain through a point of entry without a BCP will have a document check and may have identity and physical checks at the place of destination.
Are live animals exported?
Live export is the commercial transport of livestock across national borders. The trade involves a number of countries with the Australian live export industry being one of the largest exporters in the global trade.
What is wrong with live export?
The export of live sheep, cattle and goats for slaughter gives rise to serious welfare problems — these relate to the conditions animals experience during the journey itself, resulting in extensive suffering and high death rates, and to the treatment of animals once they reach the importing countries.