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We are closer than ever to finally seeing an end to cruel live sheep export

The Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024 has passed the Parliament.

It will mean an end to Australia’s live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028.

Live sheep export has cumulative and inherent animal welfare issues. It can't be fixed by better regulation.

We’re grateful and relieved that this legislation has passed the Parliament - but subscribe to hear about how you can help make sure this historic reform takes place.

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RSPCA Australia 1 July 2024
Live sheep export unfixable, unnecessary, unacceptable – and now, soon to be unlawful
The RSPCA has welcomed the historic passage through Parliament of a legislated end date to live sheep export.
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Live export 'Timeline of Tragedy'
See the extensive ‘isolated incidents’ of live sheep and cattle export tragedies that stretch back decades in our Timeline of Tragedy
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