Live export has again been a hot topic in the news over the last few days, with shocking cruelty to Australian cattle in Egypt revealed by Animals Australia. The government has come out again in support of the trade but I believe this is not only bad for animals, but potentially a terrible strategy for farmers in the long term as well. I’ve seen in the news that there has been a couple of “crisis” meetings held around Australia with … Continued
WSPA has come up with a solution to the live export issue – one that will not only protect the welfare of hundreds of thousands of animals each year but will see a more stable future for Northern Australia cattle farmers. We know that an animal welfare group proposing a cattle-processing facility is a new, revolutionary approach. But we 100% believe that our solution is the most realistic, most animal-friendly way that the live export issue can be quickly resolved. … Continued
The last few weeks have revealed several live export tragedies that once again cement the fact that live exports are inherently cruel to animals. Not only is this trade cruel but we have highlighted eight economic reasons as to why it is unsustainable for Australia and our farmers. We only export to a few markets: Live exporters don’t have many major markets that they export to. In 2010 almost 90 percent of exported sheep went to the Middle East. About … Continued
A new Senate inquiry released last night into the live export industry has failed to address the serious welfare and employment concerns of the Australian public. WSPA is disappointed that submissions of support for a phase out of live export, due to the inherent welfare risks involved in the trade, noted by a number of key animal protection organisations, were not adequately reflected within the recommendations. Campaign Manager Jodie Jankevics said, “Today, live export is still an industry where sheep … Continued
Over 700 Australians from Labor MP Tanya Plibersek’s electorate of Sydney have joined www.humanechain.org united against the cruel and economically backward live animal export trade. Despite wet conditions a group of volunteers led by vet student and President of the University of Sydney Animal Welfare Society Sy Woon, wearing animal shaped billboards, delivered end live export petition figures to Ms Plibersek’s office this morning. In a press release today Sy said, “We’re here to tell people that live export hasn’t … Continued
A herd of animal activists wearing sheep and cow shaped billboards delivered end live export petitions and the findings of a new live export public opinion poll to the offices of Martin Ferguson, MP for Batman and Michael Danby, MP for Melbourne Ports today. The national Lonergan Research survey, was commissioned by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and reveals that over 77% of the Australian public believe live export is cruel, and 80% of the population … Continued
We’re now one week in to WSPA’s Humane Campus Challenge. Seven universities across Australia are battling it out to see who can generate the most actions towards ending live export. The break-out leader so far is Deakin University, followed closely by University of Sydney and Southern Cross. But we’re just 1 week in, so it’s really anybody’s game. To help raise some awareness about the competition, WSPA Campaigners Jessica Borg and Sharon Troy will be speaking about live exports at … Continued
Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin is introducing a Private Members Motion to Federal Parliament today, March 21 at 11.50am, debating a potential shift away from live animal exports towards the more humane and economically beneficial alternative of an expanded frozen and chilled meat export industry. Federal MP Janelle Saffin In addition to addressing concerns about the welfare of animals involved in the live export trade, Ms Saffin’s motion covers issues of concern to the meat processing industry and the … Continued
There are many reasons to oppose the Live Export trade, from the cruelty endured by sheep, to the Australian job losses it causes. But we never thought we’d be telling you that live exports have now been linked to shark attacks. An unusually large number of shark attacks have been occurring on the shores of Egypt. Recently one tourist was killed and four divers were injured. While the government has not named an official cause, one theory that’s been gaining … Continued
Tonight’s 7.30 Report on the ABC will air Animals Australia’s ground-breaking Middle East investigation, exposing ongoing cruelty experienced by hundreds of thousands of Australian animals during Eid Al Adha just last month. The full story will reveal the suffering endured by Australian animals half a world away to the television screens of Australians who can demand better from their government. Tune in to hear a first-hand account from Animals Australia’s investigator Lyn White, as well as HRH Princess Alia of … Continued
