Update 14 February 2024
All livestock from the MV Bahijah have been discharged and taken by truck from Fremantle Port to appropriate premises in Western Australia.
Since 5 January 2024, total mortalities stand at 4 (0.18%) cattle and 64 (0.45%) sheep on board the MV Bahijah, which are below the reportable mortality levels, and 7 cattle and 6 sheep on land.
The next steps for the livestock are a commercial decision for the exporter.
For a detailed explanation of the decision to refuse to approve the Notice of Intention by the regulator on 5 February 2024 visit our website.
To understand the department's important regulatory role in the export of live animals, visit our website.