Senate debates Bills
Export Control Amendment (Equine Live Export for Slaughter Prohibition) Bill 2018; First Reading
Lee Rhiannon NSW, Australian Greens
4:14 pm
I, and also on behalf of Senator Hinch, move:
That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Export Control Act 1982 to prohibit the export of live equines for slaughter, and for related purposes.
James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
I seek leave to make a short statement.
James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
The Australian government has no agreements in place for the export of live equines for slaughter to any country. Each year a large number of equines are transported both to and from Australia for breeding, racing and equestrian purposes. Since 2010, there have been an average of 2,377 equines in 396 consignments per year. Donkeys are occasionally exported for breeding purposes or as companion and zoo animals. During 2017, a total of 14 donkeys were exported for these purposes.
Question agreed to.
Lee Rhiannon NSW, Australian Greens
4:15 pm
I present the bill and move:
That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.
Question agreed to.
Bill read a first time.