Littleproud forecasts ‘strong action’ on sheep export deaths after video release

Terry Sim, 05 April 2018

STRONG action against irresponsible live animal exporters has been forecast by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud after Animals Australia released disturbing footage of sheep on Middle East-bound vessels.

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