Sentences with phrase «banning live sheep»
With the terrible non-financial costs and risks now visible, are we willing to pay the financial cost of banning live sheep exports?
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WESTERN Australian farmers have launched a counter-offensive warning about the sharp economic consequences of banning live sheep exports.
The Labor Party's promise to ban live sheep exports is being slammed by the Federal Government.
DISSENTING calls to ban live sheep exports within the Coalition government have been backed by the Greens but rejected by David Littleproud.
Not exact matches
The cost to Western Australian farmers of a ban on live sheep exports could be more than 10 times previous estimates, as much as $ 150 million, according to a report released today.
Mr York, whose state represents 85 per cent of the live sheep trade, told AAP after the meeting it was a chance to inform Ms Ley of the economic impact of any ban.
Temporary bans on live cattle and sheep export have undermined confidence in the industry, driving property prices down and diminishing banks» willingness to lend for long - term improvement.
Australia looks set to resume exporting live sheep to Iran, after Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce this week flagged the end of a 40 - year ban following Iran's Islamic revolution.
Pressure within government ranks for a ban on the live sheep trade to the Middle East has increased, with a second Liberal MP calling for the exports to end.
When exposed on national television, evidence provided by Animals Australia was responsible for a ban on live sheep exports to Egypt.