Australia was once the world's largest exporter of live animals. But exports have declined in recent years.
In May, the federal government announced live export of sheep by sea would end on May 1, 2028, in response to animal welfare concerns. This does not extend to other livestock animals or modes of transport.
Despite 30 years of public scrutiny, the suffering of livestock at sea continues. In our new research, we wanted to understand how the meat industry manages to sustain the status quo.
We explored parts of the meat industry in Australia, Brazil and the United States. We found a highly concentrated global industry, with close ties to governments, a lack of regulatory oversight, and protective cultural norms. To address these power imbalances, we propose a different approach to regulation.
Wielding power over nature, animals and people
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