[Greens-Media] Greens call for ban of live exports - Pennicuik

[Amanda.Sharp at parliament.vic.gov.au]

Greens call for ban of live exports

5 October 2012

The Greens are continuing the call for a ban on live exports. 

"The Greens and many others in the community have opposed the live export 
trade for years," Sue Pennicuik, Victorian Greens spokesperson for animal 
welfare said in support of the BAN LIVE EXPORT rally being held in 
Melbourne and other states across Australia, this Saturday 6 October.

"My federal colleague, Australian Greens' animal welfare spokesperson, 
Senator Lee Rhiannon, has re-introduced a Greens' private members bill to 
ban live exports and bring an end to the cruel suffering of exported 
animals. 

"We want it stopped completely, as it is not possible to prevent animals 
from suffering should it continue," Ms Pennicuik said. 

"Millions of animals have suffered cruelty and abuse in the odious live 
export trade for many years," Ms Pennicuik said. "Australians were 
horrified last year when the Four Corners program 'A bloody business', 
revealed the sickening abuse of Australian cattle in several Indonesian 
abattoirs exposed by Animals Australia."

"Now another horror story has come to light with the news of Australian 
sheep suffering in Pakistan," Ms Pennicuik said. "Clearly, the government 
is unable to prevent cruelty and abuse which will continue as long as live 
exports continue.

"The Greens are committed to ending the live export trade and will keep 
the pressure on the government to end the suffering of animals."

For more information:  Sue Pennicuik 0409 055 875 / 9530 8399 

BAN LIVE EXPORT national rally
Sat Oct 6, 12pm
Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne

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