Legislation to establish a new Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports was passed in Parliament on Monday.
Australian cattle on feed at Berrimah.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said the legislation meant animal welfare in livestock exports will have “more meaningful and targeted oversight”.
“Taking proactive steps to prioritise animal welfare just makes sense – industry acknowledge it, the community knows it and our trading partners expect it,” Minister Watt said.
“By creating an Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live…
