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Western Australian sheep numbers

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Status: Answered
Asked by: Senator the Hon. Matthew Canavan
Committee: Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
Portfolio: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Round: 2026-27 Budget estimates
Question No: SQ26-000460
Asked: 8 June 2026
Answer due: 16 July 2026

Question

1. What is the current WA sheep flock size? 2. Is the department concerned with the dramatic drop in sheep numbers since the live export ban was announced? 3. In light of the current downward trend has the department modelled the impact on the sheep meat industry in WA? 4. How many abattoirs have closed in WA since May 21st, 2022?

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