The Australian Government is currently operating in caretaker mode. This website is hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. We will continue to gather stakeholder feedback during the caretaker period to inform our future advice to government following the election.
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Public consultation on the topic is closed.
How you had your say
We sought feedback from people about the department’s response to significant livestock export incidents.
We invited feedback from people involved or interested in livestock exports.
Thank you to all those individuals, groups and organisations who provided submissions or responses – your contribution is greatly valued.
What happens next
Your feedback will be considered by the Inspector General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports (IGAWLAE) and the review team.
A report is being prepared and is expected to be published in the third quarter of 2025.
Subscribe to our mailing list to get updates about the reviews or other news relating to the IGAWLAE. To register your interest, please contact igawlae@aff.gov.au.