2 weeks Ago By Jessica Evensen and Cally Dupe
Hundreds of farmers and truckies are expected to cause peak hour chaos on the roads as they protest against the Federal Government’s live sheep export ban. Four convoys left sites at Bedfordale, Mundijong, Neerabup and Fremantle at 7.30am and will crawl through the city to rally against the $80 million industry shutdown.
The fleets will follow a set route before gathering at Quarry Farm in Whitby about 10am. Australian Live Exporters’ Council chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton said the industry shutdown — set to end by May 2028 — would cost about 3000 West Australian jobs. “As the election draws near, we’re calling on people to stand with their fellow West Australians who just want to work in their productive businesses, run their IGAs, drive trucks and contribute to the economy,” he said.
“For too long, the Labor party has attempted to dismiss and suppress the voices of truckies, shearers, farmers and rural workers. “This Friday we won’t be silenced.” The convoys will travel through multiple major roads including Kwinana Freeway, Mitchell Freeway, Stirling Highway, Canning Highway and Great Eastern Highway.
Main Roads WA is urging motorists to plan ahead and allow for extra time. Roads impacted by the Keep the Sheep convoy:.
