The Albanese Labor Government has today opened an expression of interest process to recruit an advocate who will assist the transition away from live sheep exports by sea.
The role of Transition Advocate has been created to support the industry and ensure strong communication between government and industry, in response to a recommendation by an independent panel.
As part of the role, the Transition Advocate will provide advice and recommendations on how the sheep supply chain is adapting ahead of the end of the trade.
Performing an advisory role, the advocate will support further collaboration with both sheep producers and supply chain businesses to maintain a coordinated, whole of industry approach.
In addition, the Transition Advocate will identify and communicate to the Government on key supply chain issues to promote a resilient industry and a successful phase out.
The EOI is open to applications for a single Transition Advocate or a small advisory group of 2-3 members, with the term of appointment to run until 30 June 2029.
In October the Albanese Labor Government committed a further $32.7 million to the transition support package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea.
This increased the total amount to assist sheep producers and those in the associated supply chains to adapt from $64.6 million to $97.3 million, and raised the total overall package for the transition to $139.7 million.
The Government is working with the Western Australian Government to deliver key elements of the transition package including processing capacity grants and community wellbeing support.
