What has changed
The federal government has registered an amendment to the rules supporting the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea. The instrument is titled Export Control (Transition Assistance - Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea Programs) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 2) Instrument 2026 and was registered on 14 August 2026.
The amendment makes changes to the Export Control (Transition Assistance - Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea Programs) Instrument 2025. The source does not specify the particular changes made to the transition assistance programs, what funding amounts are involved, or which specific businesses or individuals are affected beyond those connected to live sheep exports by sea.
Legislative framework
The instrument is made under the Export Control Act 2020 and is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Key actions
- Visit the full instrument text at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01058 to read the exact changes made to the transition assistance programs and check whether your operation is affected.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry directly if you are involved in live sheep exports by sea and need to understand how the updated transition assistance rules apply to you.
- Set up a legislation alert for this instrument at legislation.gov.au to be notified of any further amendments.
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