Minister Accused of Trying to Dodge Farmers Amid Live Export Transition

Revealed: How the $139.7m live export package will be spent

WA’s sheep industry has been handed a clearer roadmap for life after live exports, with the Albanese Government finally revealing the full breakdown of its $139.7 million transition assistance package.

Minister accused of trying to dodge farmers amid live export transition

Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has rejected suggestions she is avoiding those set to be hit hardest by the ban on live sheep export as she revealed further details of its $139m transition package.

Live sheep package a disgrace - no consultation, no state contribution, no credibility: Hunter I Australian Rural & Regional News

The Hon. Lachlan Hunter, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food (WA), Media Release, 15 July 2025 The Opposition has slammed the Albanese and Cook Labor Governments over their deeply flawed $139 million live sheep phase-out package – calling it a political stunt dressed up as support, with no meaningful industry consultation and not a single dollar in new funding. Despite repeated calls from the industry for clarity and genuine engagement, pro…

Agriculture ministers reveal details of live sheep transition package

Labor finally confirms how $139m live sheep transition package will be spent

Labor announces how the $139m live sheep by sea transition funding will be carved up following co-design workshops, including $40m towards processing capacity.