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Stop Live Exports Counter-Convoy Event Update
🐑 WA Stands Up for Sheep A Powerful Morning of Compassion and ActionFriday 28 March 2025 – In the heart of Perth, over 50 compassionate West Australians gathered peacefully to take part in the Stop Live Exports Counter-Convoy, calling for a kinder future and showing support for the legislated phase-out of live sheep exports by sea. With just days of preparation, the turnout was inspiring — full of handmade signs, sheep costumes, community energy and a united message: WA supports the phase-out. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who showed up, held a sign, gave a smile,...
Political Party Scorecard Sticker – Get one FREE, or 3 for $5!
📢 With the federal election approaching, Australians deserve to know where political parties stand on banning live exports. 🚨 Who’s fighting for animal welfare? Who’s not? Our Political Party Scorecard Sticker makes it clear. Stick it on your car, laptop, drink bottle, or anywhere visible and spread the message before election day! How to Get Yours: ✔ 1 for FREE – Help spread awareness! ✔ 3 for $5 – Help us keep the pressure on while supporting our campaign! ✔ Bulk orders available – Perfect for community groups, events & rallies! 🏡 Prefer to pick up your sticker? We will be at the 2025...
Hyde Park Festival | 2-3 March 2025
Celebrate with Stop Live Exports at Hyde Park Festival - March 2025Stop Live Exports is thrilled to announce our participation in the Hyde Park Festival on Sunday, 2 March, and Monday, 3 March 2025! This iconic event, held in the heart of Hyde Park, is a celebration of culture, community, and creativity, offering a perfect platform to raise awareness about our mission to end live animal exports. About Hyde Park Festival The Hyde Park Festival is Perth's longest-running free community event, organized by the Rotary Club of North Perth. The festival features over 50 food stalls, 200 market...
Perth Maker Markets | 23 February 2025
Join Us at Perth Makers Market - February 2025Mark your calendars! Stop Live Exports is excited to be part of the Perth Makers Market on Sunday, 23 February 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Held at the beautiful Goolugatup Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Road, Applecross, this vibrant market is the perfect place to connect with local creators, discover unique handmade goods, and learn more about our mission to end live animal exports. Visit our stall to meet our passionate team, sign petitions, grab some of our ethically made merchandise, and find out how you can join the movement. Whether you’re new...
Outrage at Fremantle Port: Heatwave Loading and Injured Animals on Live Export Ships
This past week, Fremantle Port became the stage for two shocking incidents that highlight the cruelty and systemic failures within the live export industry. Both the Gudali Express and the Maysora have been linked to serious breaches of animal welfare standards, leaving animals to endure immense suffering. Cattle Forced to Load in Extreme Heat On Monday, 23 December 2024, cattle were loaded onto the Gudali Express in heatwave conditions, with temperatures at Fremantle Port reaching between 38–41°C. Bos indicus cattle, renowned for their heat tolerance, were subjected to inhumane levels of...
Advocacy group sounds alarm over cattle boarding ship in scorching heat
Not-for-profit organisation Stop Live Exports has condemned the loading of scores of cattle onto a ship off Perth’s coast during a scorching hot summer day. On Monday, cattle were witnessed being loaded onto the Gudali Express at Fremantle Port where temperatures nearby soared into the high 30s to low 40s. The Gudali Express is a live export vessel that has the capacity to transport thousands of cattle. Stop Live Export spokesperson Ruth Gourley said: “It’s absolutely outrageous and intolerable that cattle are being loaded onto a ship at Fremantle Port on such an unbearably hot day. "Moving...
Resumption of live animal export would be a huge step backwards, say NZ Maritime Union
Live animal export is an unpleasant, outdated trade that is at complete odds with New Zealand’s image as a progressive, environmentally conscious and ethical producer, according to Victor Billot, Communications Officer from the Maritime Union of New Zealand “We’ve had problems in the past importing fuel from the northern hemisphere due to ships travelling through the tropics, so I can’t begin to imagine the suffering of live animals as they are shipped through incredible extremes in temperatures,” he says. “When we discussed the issue as a union, even our wharfies were concerned about animal...
Announcement: Welcome to Our New Appointments!
Meet the new team members at Stop Live Exports! Discover how Jay Still, Ruth Gourley, and Laticia Bruce are bringing their expertise and passion to our mission as we gear up for the upcoming State and Federal elections. Learn more about their roles and contributions.
Albanese defends live export ban amidst criticism, citing strong public support and animal welfare concerns
With permission, we reproduce below an article from AALE (Australians Against Live Export) regarding Prime Minister Albanese's 6PR radio interview on 18 June, 2024 strongly defending his Government's position to end the live export of sheep by sea, by May 2028. Meanwhile, Peter Dutton's Opposition continues to oppose the ban, even in the face of live sheep export disasters/debacles like the 2017 Awassi Express and the 2024 M.V Bahijah. If you wish to show your support for Prime Minister's position, you can email him here https://www.pm.gov.au/contact Albanese Defends Live Export Ban Amidst...
Bahijah animals arrive in Israel to meet their fate
MEDIA RELEASE After more than three months in transit, the 14,000+ Australian animals on board the MV Bahijah have arrived in Israel. 14,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle first left Fremantle on 5 January, and about 13,700 sheep and 550 cattle endured the second attempt to reach the Middle East. Stop Live Exports spokesperson Rebecca Tapp said the tragedy represented more than mortality rates and was additional proof that the live export trade is inherently risky. “The animals were sent into a known conflict zone,” she said. “They were then ordered to return to Australia where they languished off...