Assistance for the sheep supply chain to transition
The Australian Government has committed $139.7 million as part a transition assistance package to support the phase out of live sheep exports by sea. As part of the assistance package, a $40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program will assist WA sheep producers and supply chain businesses to adjust to the cessation of live sheep exports by sea and moderate the impact of the change.
Supply Chain Capacity Program – applications now open
Round 1 closes 5pm AWST on 22 October 2025.
WA Government submission - live sheep export (July 2023)
More information
For more information on the Federal Government’s commitment to phase out live sheep exports by sea, visit the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.