@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic Policy11yrs ago

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

Currently the Australian government permits live export trade. The ESCAS welfare assurance system was recently introduced to provide independent oversight on Animal Welfare.

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46%
Yes
54%
No
30%
Yes
52%
No
13%
Yes, allow exports to countries which enforce animal cruelty laws
2%
No, ban all live exports
3%
Yes, exports are crucial to the farming industry

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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @8HH2JF2answered…4yrs4Y

As long as the animal is in a comfortable safe traveling area.

 @97Y52RCanswered…2yrs2Y

depends on situation

 @9SFWKTVanswered…5mos5MO

Yes, but they should only export animals to countries with ethical farming practices and should aim to reduce the amount of live exports.

 @9RZM3V9answered…6mos6MO

Yes, exports are crucial to the farming industry, but with strict animal welfare laws and regulations.

 @9FFQK5Sanswered…1yr1Y

If it is done safely with the welfare of the animals prioritised.

 @929XNJBanswered…3yrs3Y

No, we should kill the animal here to increase local jobs and ship the dead animal in cool storage

 @92897W7answered…3yrs3Y

No, except for breeding and conservation purposes

 @92437JCanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only in ethical and supervised methods of exportation

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