Some WA sheep breeders are worried a ban could damage the industry, but Labor says the science is clear and if they win government they'll end the live export trade.
"We'll work with the various stakeholders if we win the next election, it's very difficult to do that from opposition," he said."Already our supply of both chilled and frozen red meats in Australia are on the rise in many international market places and there are some great opportunities there.Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the Coalition's policy was to keep the live sheep trade open."I invested $2.
"The reduction in stocking density on the ships has been the most significant change that's been made," he said.success rate on sheep arriving in the Middle East in fantastic condition."
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