Stop Live Exports

Established in 1996, Stop Live Exports represent the majority of Australians who think live export is cruel and needs to end.

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Imagine you can't get out of a hot car.
No aircon.
The door doesn't open.
The car keeps moving.
Then when you reach your destination, you board an old, rundown ship.

That's a live export loading day at Fremantle.
Construction workers can stop at 35°C. Animals can’t. No law says they can.

We're changing that. → https://t.co/ATqXFC7Uc6

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

📣 It’s official: Australia has voted to end live sheep exports.

With the Albanese Government re-elected and long-time supporter Josh Wilson MP returned in Fremantle, the path is now clear to deliver the legislated live sheep export ban by May 2028.

Our latest media release breaks down what this means, why it matters, and how we’ll keep working to ensure the phase-out is delivered with compassion and integrity.

🐑 This is a win for the animals.
A win for the majority of Australians.
And a win for progress.
📄 Read the full statement here: https://t.co/9q4A3deFpP
#StopLiveExports #KeepTheSheepHere #LiveExportBan #JoshWilsonMP #AnimalWelfare

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Sheep belong in fields—not on ships.

Let’s keep them here, safe and respected.

📷 Contact your MP now and tell them:
"I want to #KeepTheSheepHere"

Visit https://t.co/ZVZJJuQS9K to learn more!

#StopLiveExports #WAForCompassion #FutureOfFarming

[Australian Alliance for Animals @Alliance_AAFA]

Have you spotted our billboards yet?

Together with @AnimalsAus and @StopLiveExports this high-impact national advertising campaign will remind politicians and all Australians that Australian sheep have suffered enough.

Visit https://t.co/DuWgzTeeAo to see how you can help!

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

What were you doing on January 20th? Perhaps you were enjoying the summer sun, spending time with loved ones, or simply going about your day.

Well, on that same day thousands of cattle faced extreme heat at Fremantle Port, loaded onto the MV Gelbray.

Now, what where you doing on February 28th?

For those 40 days, these animals endured cramped, filthy conditions and unbearable temperatures. This nightmare voyage took twice as long as usual, perhaps due to blocked shipping routes to Eilat. Yet, the suffering of these animals was not enough to stop the ship—or those who profit from this misery.

📢 Speak up for them. Share this post. Let’s expose the truth behind live exports and demand an end to this barbaric trade.

#animalsnotcargo #AustraliasShame #ProtectTheBan #keepthesheephere #ProtectAussieSheep #BanLiveExports #LiveExportBan #StopAnimalCruelty #StopTheSuffering

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

It’s Fair Go for Animals Day, a time to come together and demand reforms to build a fairer and more independent system that puts animal welfare first.

Learn more and add your support for a #FairGoForAnimals at your link to the blog or https://t.co/ZHeOYokbHC

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

🚨 THE BAN IS AT RISK: Your Voice
Can Save Thousands of Sheep 🐑

Did you know Dutton & Littleproud have vowed to
overturn the live export ban if elected? Most
Australians don't realise everything we fought for could be lost. That's where YOU come in! 💪

We've created powerful conversation starters that are already changing minds across Australia. From dinner table chats to coffee catch-ups, these conversations help!

✨ Take the Pledge:
Have 5 chats OR share with 5 friends
Help save thousands of sheep 🐏

#animalsnotcargo #FarmersForChange #liveexport
#agriculture #RealChange #supportthephaseout
#StopLiveExports #keepthesheep #keepthesheephere

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

📢 Before they even reach the ships, their suffering has already begun...

600 MILLION animals endure grueling journeys on Australian roads each year. But here's what makes this story even more heartbreaking... 💔

These sensitive beings can be trapped without food or water for up to 48 hours, standing in their own waste, in scorching temperatures.

"The lack of consistent and ongoing monitoring is appalling," reveals Louise Ward from FOUR PAWS Australia. "Animals can be transported by road for up to two days, in boiling temperatures... Frequently while they have limbs trapped between slats." 😢

This isn't about pointing fingers. This is about protecting both animals AND people. 🚛

🔍Did you know? While European drivers need special training to transport animals, in Australia, anyone with a standard truck licence can transport hundreds of living, breathing beings.

❔The result? Recurrent accidents. Frequent Injuries. Countless deaths of animals being transported. Unimaginable suffering that could be prevented. 🌟

When experts say our standards are "weak and outdated," perhaps it's time for Australia to listen.

📣 PLEASE SHARE - these gentle creatures aren't just cargo. They're living beings who deserve better.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/ageGUUNGrp

#AnimalsNotCargo #EndLiveExport #AnimalWelfare #AustralianAgriculture #RoadSafety #AnimalRights #StopLiveExport #TransportReform #ChooseKindness #VoiceForTheVoiceless #FOURPAWS

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Right now, animals are being forced onto the Jawan 🇵🇦—a rusted, outdated vessel that should have been scrapped long ago, not transporting thousands of innocent animals across the globe.

💔 The conditions? Appalling.
🚢 Seven levels of cramped pens—four completely open, fully exposed to the elements. Two fully enclosed—trapping animals inside with no fresh air, no relief from the heat, and only stale, hot air circulating.
💩 Animals already covered in their own faeces before even stepping onto the ship.
🥵 Heat stress and exhaustion—standing in the full sun, waiting to be crammed onboard.
⚠️ Zero welfare protections at their destination. Once these animals leave Australia, they are no longer protected by any Australian laws.
And yet, the live export industry claims this is ‘high welfare’?

🐑 Where are they going?
While the exact destination isn't confirmed, all signs point to the Middle East, where Australian animals face unregulated slaughter practices. The suffering does not end when they leave Fremantle—it only worsens.

💔 We are watching. We are documenting. We will not stop fighting for them.
📢 Raise your voice. Speak out.
🛑 Call for an end to this cruelty.
🔁 Share this post. They need us.
#StopLiveExports #ProtectTheBan #EndLiveSheepExports #BanLiveExports #AustraliasShame #AnimalWelfare #TheyDeserveBetter

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Help us continue our critical work to end live exports and protect animals from cruelty. Your donations keep us going.

https://t.co/HHKidd2WZI

#CareConnectChange #StopLiveExports #BanLiveExports #endliveexport #animalcruelty #keepthesheepoffships #keepthesheepinAustralia #KeepTheSheepHere

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

🐑 80% of live export ships are over 25 years old, with some dating back to the 1960s—long past their safe operating life.

🚨 More than 12 live export ships were detained in 2024 alone due to safety failures. These ships pose extreme risks to animals, crews, and the environment.

⚠️ Over 50% of the fleet consists of dangerous “conversions”—ships originally built for other cargo, making them unstable and prone to capsizing.

💥 This trade cannot be fixed—it must end.
Australia’s decision to phase out live sheep exports by May 2028 is critical, but we must hold the line and push for an earlier transition before more ships fail, more animals suffer, and more disasters unfold.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://t.co/fr2PejBt5F

#StopLiveExports #MaritimeDisaster #AnimalWelfare #UnsafeTrade

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

🐑 Is Unity Possible in the Face of a Sheep Export Ban?

While some industry voices argue against the ban, we believe that animal welfare must come first. It’s time for unity, not division, as we transition toward kinder and more sustainable practices that protect our animals.

👉 Do you think the sheep export ban will ultimately bring positive change to farming?

📧 Take action: Write to your MP and express your support for a cruelty-free future!

Visit https://t.co/pM55EhbXiG to learn more

#StopLiveExports #AnimalRights #LiveExportBan #SheepExport #CompassionOverCruelty

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Despite the recent closure of the Minerva abattoir in Tammin, WA, key players in the industry are optimistic about the future of meat processing in Australia. V & V Walsh, one of WA’s largest meat processors, has expressed confidence in the growth potential of the sheep meat sector, highlighting "huge opportunities" across the value chain.

Visit our website to learn more
#EthicalFarming #SustainableAgriculture #AnimalWelfare

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Wear Your Support – Grab a t-shirt, drink bottle, or sticker and show the world you stand against live exports. Every purchase helps fund our journey for change. Shop now by visiting our website! 🐑✊ https://t.co/vee1kBvola

#EndLiveExports #StopLiveExports

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

🚢 Fremantle Port Live Export Update

Gudali Express 🇵🇹
After an 8-day journey from Indonesia, around 3,000 cattle transported from Gin Gin (2.5 hours north of Fremantle) in blistering 41°C heat. The ship departed on Jan 30, heading for either Vietnam 🇻🇳 or Indonesia 🇮🇩—both countries known for their lack of animal welfare protections.

Brahman Express 🇱🇺
Arrived in Fremantle Jan 27, for resupply before heading to Portland, Victoria, where it is expected to pick up cattle for live export.

Friesian Express 🇵🇹
Arrived from Singapore after dropping cattle in Indonesia on Feb 1.

🔥 Ongoing Concerns
Cattle are being transported and loaded in extreme temperatures with no protection from the sun. No meaningful intervention has been made to prevent this ongoing suffering, nor has Stop Live Exports received a response from the numerous formal complaints submitted over the past month.

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

More than 7 in 10 Australians support the live sheep export phase out. Together, we can ensure this victory is fully enforced. Protect animals, grow local jobs, and keep cruelty in the past.

Learn more, visit: https://t.co/pM55EhbXiG

#AustraliasShame #SustainableAgriculture #EndLiveSheepExport #BetterThanLiveExport #EndLiveExports #ProtectTheBan #KeepTheSheepHere #BanLiveExports #StopAnimalCruelty #StopTheCruelty

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

We're on the lookout for volunteers to support our mission at Stop Live Exports.

From event stalls to social media advocacy, there's a role for everyone.

Get involved and help us transition to a more humane and ethical alternative to live animal exports.

Volunteer today - visit our website to learn how! 📷
https://t.co/ekWrCi68Ek
#Volunteer #AnimalWelfare #StopLiveExports

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

📷 Our #KeepTheSheepHere Campaign is Making Waves with Vets! 📷

We’re proud to see the incredible reach and impact of our #KeepTheSheepHere campaign featured in Vet Practice Magazine! 📷

This federal election has become a referendum on animal cruelty, and Stop Live Exports, alongside our coalition partners @AnimalsAus and the Australian Alliance for Animals, is leading the charge to protect the historic phase-out of live sheep export.
📷 Read the full article in Vet Practice Magazine to learn more about how our campaign is shaping the conversation:
https://t.co/dPXZzFwHni

This campaign thrives because of your incredible support. Let’s keep the momentum alive! Contribute to our Billboard campaign today: https://t.co/HHKidd2paa
#KeepTheSheepHere #EndLiveExports #StopLiveExports #AnimalWelfare

[Stop Live Exports @StopLiveExports]

Stop Live Exports, Animals Australia and Australian Alliance for Animals have joined forces to launch the #KeepTheSheepHere campaign.

Together, we're advocating to ensure Australia never goes back to the cruelty of live sheep exports.

📷 This campaign thrives because of your incredible support. Let’s keep the momentum alive! Contribute to our Billboard campaign today: https://t.co/qEolFL2531

[Australian Alliance for Animals @Alliance_AAFA]

The #KeepTheSheepHere campaign is live!

@StopLiveExports, @AnimalsAus, and the Australian Alliance for Animals have joined forces to ensure Australia never goes back to the cruelty of live sheep exports.

Learn more and help spread the message at https://t.co/gGRtqB47XE

[Australian Alliance for Animals @Alliance_AAFA]

Although the Australian Government passed legislation to phase out live sheep exports by sea, the opposition is threatening to repeal the legislation. That is why it is still crucial for Australians to maintain pressure on political leaders.

Learn more at https://t.co/gGRtqB3A86