DAFF - Transition Matters Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea Newsletter

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Transition Matters

Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea Newsletter

[18 / December / 2024]

What's in this newsletter:

The path forward
Be a part of co-designing assistance measures
Industry spotlight: sheep meat
Ensuring sheep welfare: live sheep export standards and regulations
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The path forward: phase out of live sheep exports by sea announcement

The Australian Government is providing a further $32.7 million to the transition assistance package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea, bringing the overall package to $139.7 million.

The transition package includes $45.5 million for programs to be co-designed with industry to assist sheep producers and the associated supply chain prepare for the phase out. The process will bring together people with personal experience of (or connection to) the issue from across the supply chain, along with others who can contribute valuable insights and relevant expertise.

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Industry spotlight: sheep meat

The Australian sheep meat industry has been experiencing consistent growth, which is expected to continue into 2025. The gross value of sheep meat is set to rise to more than $5?billion in 2024-25, the highest number in over 10 years. This article explores how production volumes, demand for and prices of sheep meat have grown according to ABARES and MLA.

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Ensuring sheep welfare: live sheep export by sea regulations and standards

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will continue to work to regulate the welfare of sheep exported live by sea until the trade ends on 1 May 2028

This newsletter will work to bring you all the relevant updates, opportunities and analysis associated with the phase out of live sheep exports by sea.

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