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ALEC refutes Minister's claim on inadequate sheep funding package

Today Minister Julie Collins stated in a doorstop press conference that ALEC was one of the groups that pushed for additional funding as part of the Government’s ‘transition’ plan when it bans live sheep exports in 2028.

ALEC categorically denies any involvement in the design of this package.

ALEC has stood shoulder to shoulder with farmers since this reckless policy was first introduced and we remain resolute that the repeal of this legislation is the only reasonable course of action.

The Minister claims to be listening to farmers. If she were listening, she would hear loud and clear that transition is unwelcome, both domestically and with our trading partners, who will continue to require livestock.

The Government cannot buy its way out of this appalling policy decision, and it should reverse the ban.

Comments attributable to Mark Harvey-Sutton, CEO.

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