Senate debates

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Questions without Notice

Live Animal Exports

2:04 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

She may wish to get outraged, but the reality is that that was a commitment made at the election. We have legislated for that trade to end in May 2028. That enables certainty and the rollout of a transition support package. A $107 million transition support package will provide opportunities for individuals, communities and businesses to be ready for the ending of that particular trade. I appreciate this is a change. It is also consistent with the government's election commitments. (Time expired)

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