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  Live chat with Emily Reeves, Campaign Manager HWC

  Hi Emily

  I also attended the forum in Adelaide and was really impressed by the efforts/knowledge of WSPA and the other organisations. Thank you again for attending. Since the forum i have spoken to several people about the topic to spread the word. The concensus seems to be that the farmers hold most of the pull when it comes to the Government continuing live exports. The farmers are concerned that they will lose money if we switch to a frozen meat trade only. Can anything be done to ensure that the farmers will not lose out? This will likely increase the level of support from farmers, as I am hoping that if they saw that footage, none of them would want to support that tade continuing.

  Also from what the MP said, the Government doesn't seem to want to get their act together and come up with a solid plan and time frame to phase the trade out. Is there anything more that the animal welfare organisations can do to do some or all of the work (eg come up with the plans and solutions, research the accurate statistics etc) to make the Government a lot more willing to consider putting an end to the trade? It's not fair that the public and your organisations have to work so hard and practically beg to stop the suffering, but it seems that it could be the only solution to getting the Government to take notice. If they can see that the results will be in our favour if we end it and get more support on our side from the Australian Farmers...surely they can't keep saying that it can't end overnight!

  Thanks
  Erin

  Posted 13 Oct 08 in Handle with Care - Live Export discussion forum