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ARTICLE · 06 FEBRUARY 2025

Live Sheep Export Ban – What's Changed?

Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Act 2024 marks a turning point in Australian agricultural.

AustraliaInternational Law

Senior Associate Richard Dewar gives an overview of the new Legislation.

Introduction

The live export trade has seen significant legislative changes in recent months, especially concerning the export of live sheep. On 10 July 2024, the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Act 2024 came into effect, the ultimate purpose of which was to amend the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act). The amendments have brought about notable shifts in the regulations governing the live export trade. Our article delves into the specifics of the new Act, comparing it to the earlier legal framework to provide some explanation as to the wide effect the Act now has on the live export of sheep.

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