In passing legislation to ban live sheep exports by sea last night, the Labor Government has shown it continues to choose back-room preference deals and appeasing animal activists over the proper process and supporting rural communities.
Sheep Producers Australia responds to Labor’s reckless and rushed trade ban that chooses politics over people
2 July 2024
More than 2,000 farmers and a convoy of 40 trucks from across Australia came together on Tuesday to stand united on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra and send a united message to all politicians and political persuasion.
Joint Statement with Livestock SA I Support for Agriculture saw over 2,000 farmers come together in Canberra – A United Voice
12 Sept 2024
Sheep Producers Australia is proudly hosting young producers and colleagues from around the world this week in the lead-up to LambEx 2024 to share the story of Australia’s sheep industry and foster relationships that enhance global collaboration.
Statement I Young Producers and Global Colleagues Gather for LambEx 2024 in Adelaide
7 Aug 2024
Sheep Producers Australia would like to commend and publicly acknowledge the Senators, especially Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie, and Senator David Pocock, who have backed an inquiry into the live export of sheep by sea phase-out legislation and for the support they have shown our rural communities.
Statement I Sheep Producers Australia commends Senators Political Stance and Support
28 June 2024
Sheep Producers Australia would like to acknowledge and welcome the appointment of Tasmanian MP Julie Collins as Federal Agriculture Minister, Senator Anthony Chisholm as Assistant Minister to the Agricultural portfolio, and the announcement of the frontbench by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra yesterday.
Statement I Welcome to Tasmanian MP Julie Collins as the new Agriculture Minister
29 July 2024
Farmers came together again in their thousands today in Western Australia as they continued their fight against the Albanese Government’s ban on the live export of sheep by sea. Sheep Producers Australia Board Director and local farmer Bindi Murray said the Inquiry into Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024 sought to phase out an important supply chain which provided jobs and supported families, small businesses, and country towns.
Overwhelming crowds gather again to rally against the Albanese Government’s ban on live sheep exports
14 June 2024