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Have Australia’s live exports actually improved?

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A trade, which according to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry underpins the employment of 10 000 Australians from rural and regional areas and earns the nation over one billion dollars every year. (picture: animalsaustralia.org) Finally, what would happen if a complete ban on Australia's live export trade were to be introduced? The Wire's Stephanie Watson spoke with three individuals with varying takes on the issue. (picture detail:

ESCAS was also meant to provide certainty to livestock producers about the future of the trade and confidence to importing countries that Australia is a reliable trading partner. But, is ESCAS working? Is it providing improvements in animal welfare and is it ensuring the longevity of Australia’s live export trade?

For more information about the trade, visit Live Exports

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Friday, December 14 2012
Produced By Stephanie Watson
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