Second Reading Speeches

Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024

Type
Government
Portfolio
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Passed Both Houses
Parliament no
47

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Summary

Amends the

Export Control Act 2020
to: prohibit the export from Australia of live sheep by sea on and after 1 May 2028; and enable the minister to make arrangements for payments or grants of financial assistance for certain activities relating to the phasing out of export of live sheep by sea.

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