Agricultural Secretary Darren West criticizes Keep The Sheep campaign opposing live sheep export ban by 2028.

Darren West, Western Australia's Agricultural Secretary, criticized the grassroots Keep The Sheep campaign, which opposes the planned ban on live sheep exports by 2028. The campaign has garnered over 101,000 signatures and raised significant funds. West acknowledged farmers' concerns but argued the ban won't devastate rural communities, emphasizing the need for a supportive transition. He labeled the campaign as anti-government, urging reliance on research for accurate information.

September 28, 2024
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