This week, Western Australian Labor MP Josh Wilson has called the Albanese government to set a date to phase out the live sheep export trade by sea.

While some animal welfare groups support the decision, farmers and representatives of the sheep industry are in Canberra today to speak about their concerns about this ban.

Image: Photo by Judith Prins on Unsplash

Produced By: Amanda Copp

Featured In Story: Darren Spencer – President of the WA Sheering Industry Association

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 5 September 2023