Does Australia still export live animals?
However, the UN Comtrade database indicates Australia remains the world’s largest exporter of live sheep and fourth largest for live cattle, with the industry employing an estimated 10,000 in regional Australia alone.
When was live export banned in Australia?
On 30 May 2011, the live export trade in Australia was suspended for three months after the release of shocking reports of animal abuse in Indonesian abattoirs. A new regime, the Export Supply Chain Assurance Scheme (‘ESCAS’) was then introduced in order to combat the regulatory problems with the live export trade.
What does Australia trade to Indonesia?
In 2018 Indonesia was Australia’s sixth highest value agricultural export market and Australia’s largest export market for wheat and live cattle. Other key agricultural export commodities include beef, sugar, skim milk powder, offal, meat meal for animal feed, waste paper for recycling and starches.
Is live export banned in Australia?
The ban was repealed on 7 July 2011, after the introduction on 27 June of the Export Supply Chain Assurance System, which is intended to ensure animals exported live from Australia are slaughtered only in approved facilities.
Why Australia should not export live animals?
The export of live animals for slaughter is inherently high-risk, with decades of repeated evidence of suffering and cruelty. The RSPCA believes live animal export should be phased out in favour of an increased trade in boxed and chilled meat from animals that have been humanely slaughtered here in Australia.
What is the main breed of cattle live exported to Indonesia from Australia?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak at the Holycow Steakhouse – a medium-end steakhouse chain in Indonesia. Indonesia accounts for over 50% of Australia’s live cattle exports. In addition, Australian lot-fed cattle have played an important role in meeting the rising demand for beef in Indonesia.
Does Australia have free trade with Indonesia?
Australia’s free trade agreement with Indonesia to provide export boost | Minister for Trade Tourism and Investment.
Should Australia export live cattle?