On 12 October, 2010 WSPA joined representatives from across the political, meat processing industry and animal welfare spectrum at a press and public event, held in the major live sheep export town of Fremantle in WA, to call for an end to live sheep exports. A Press Conference was held for the media and an evening public forum was opened up to citizens concerned about the trade. The morning’s press conference held outside Fremantle Town Hall, which was wrapped in … Continued
You’re invited to attend a Live Export Forum organised by the City of Fremantle. At the event you’ll hear from a panel of speakers discussing the progress being made to end live export, why they’re personally against the trade, and the effects it has on animal welfare, our overall economy, employment and Australia’s reputation. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a unique public action to help end the trade! Where: Fremantle Town Hall, 8 William Street, Fremantle When: … Continued
Pressure is mounting for Australia to make a stand and put an end to live animal export as the Government of Uganda takes the lead and announces a total ban of the trade. As the Mayor of Fremantle in WA calls for the live export trade to be phased out over the next five years, the Government of Uganda leads the charge and will soon implement a total ban on live animal export. The shift in policy is a direct … Continued
