Shorten rejects live exporters’ explanation of Alwassi voyage

Colin Bettles
Updated May 2 2018 - 7:26am, first published May 1 2018 - 8:30pm
Opposition leader Bill Shorten wants a ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten wants a ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East.

OPPOSITION leader Bill Shorten has rejected Emanuel Exports’ explanation of the unforeseen circumstances that struck the Alwassi Express voyage to the Middle East last year, in reaffirming Labor’s backing of an immediate trade ban.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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