Department of Agriculture advice claiming Western Australia’s meat processing sector can “readily absorb” additional sheep numbers if a live export phase out eventuates has been challenged as “total rubbish” by WA sheep industry representatives.
Australian sheep loading onto an export vessel.
Documents released under freedom of information include an internal Departmental memo containing talking points for the Government if asked about the potential impact to WA’s sheep industry sheep if live exports cease.
The advice points to analysis from Meat & Livestock Australia…
