Some sectors of the community believe the livestock export industry has poor animal welfare practices, and are very vocal in their opposition to the trade. This can put pressure on decision-making by politicians and regulators.

The live export industry has commissioned a three-year research program to identify the issues that matter to the Australian community, and start a fresh conversation about how it’s responding to those concerns.

This infographic highlights the findings of the first in a series of annual surveys to determine the key issues in community attitudes towards animal welfare in the Australian livestock export industry.