Australian farmers walked out of Agriculture Minister Murray Watts' speech protesting the live sheep export ban.

Farmers angrily walked out of Australian Agriculture Minister Murray Watts' post-budget speech, protesting against his recent announcement banning live sheep exports. The National Farmers Federation and other industry representatives staged a walkout during the speech, expressing their opposition to the live sheep export ban, which they labeled "catastrophic." The plan from the Albanese government would see the live export of sheep cease by 2028, with a total of $107 million allocated to help farmers transition away from the practice.

May 15, 2024
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