Is the end near for WA’s live sheep export trade? | Landline | ABC News

Australia is steadily moving to end the export of live sheep to the Middle East. The government believes the Australian public no longer supports the trade because of animal welfare concerns. But as Landline’s Mark Bennett reports, some farmers say they rely on the trade, and ending it is wrong. WARNING: this story contains images of suffering animals. Subscribe: Read more here: ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It’s news when you want it, from Australia’s most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC News, click here: Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: Like ABC News on Facebook: Follow ABC News on Instagram: Follow ABC News on Twitter: Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia