http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/countryman/a/-/news/15319620/actions-of-bahrain-a-mystery/

Bazz, the Bahrain importer had already paid for the shipment of
sheep. What is clear is that somebody within the Govt was going
to block it, for whatever reasons.

The whole thing in Pakistan really blew up when their press got
hold of it, making all sorts of outragous and ridiculous claims,
such as that the sheep had foot and mouth and were carrying highly
infectious diseases and that Pakistan was not just a dumping ground
for sick Australian sheep, etc. I remember reading those reports
at the time and just shaking my head in amazement. If you think that
the Australian press is bad, just read the Pakistani press lol.

Anyhow, the above article should give you a bit more background
information.

Yabby While not having met poirot I share your opinion of her.
I now on this issue could be wrong, stepped down, only came back to assure her my thought was not aimed just at her.
I think men, and women think differently on many issues.
This is one, now I live a long way away from my past, here cracker cows and beef are the only animals farmed.
Apart from ostriches and all the pit street failures.
Half size banded Galloway , because they look sweet.
Crimson Camels! and scrub land infested with deer after another failed dream saw them let roam.
Retreat, not surrender, is an option when the single incedent not of our doing, out of our control is highlighted.
But FGM, Honor killings, 1.000 a year,is seen as not worth talking about.
See all in another thread.

>>http://www.standard.net.au/story/691565/cheeseman-backs-phased-end-to-live-exports/?cs=72

I saw it, I posted it, I have no opinion just sharing it.<<

Thank you for the link Poirot. I had no idea there was a bloke in parliament named 'Cheeseman'. He sounds like a superhero. I'd like to think that when parliament isn't sitting Cheese Man dons a tight fitting costume, paints his face with blue mold to conceal his identity and goes out to fight crime and right wrongs.

Cheers,

Tony

Live export has had its day.
If the exporters were fair dinkum these sheep and cattle would be monitored by sight. The sheep were to be killed so why was not someone there to supervise the slaughter.
Why weren't the sheep bought back to AU. Something could have been made from them and covered some costs.
Because of the lack of concern after the ship sets sail, i think live export to the mid east should cease.
Indonesia is now complying with proper slaughter practice.
Other countries practice brutal ideals, and not fit to handle animals.

*But FGM, Honor killings, 1.000 a year,is seen as not worth talking about.*

Well I think that people do talk about them, Belly. What is even
more worrying is that a country like Pakistan, where these things
regularly occur, also has its finger on the nuclear button!

579, judging by your comments, your ignorance shows through, for
the simple reason of you not reading what has already been discussed.

Quarantine laws stop shipments from returning to Australia. Company
employees were with the consignment, but were removed at gunpoint
by the Pakistanis. Clearly the court and legal system in Pakistan
is not worth the paper that it is written on

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/opinion/mps-should-revolt-on-behalf-of-kids/story-e6frgd0x-1226513296385

Cassandra Wilkinson
From:The Australian
November 09, 201212:00AM

"What astounds me is that once again MPs have proven willing to stand up to their more powerful colleagues on behalf of animals, with a passion and vigour few apply to improving the plight of humans."

"I look forward to a backbench revolt on behalf of children. I look forward to the "maverick" MPs prepared to sacrifice their ambitions to speak up for the littlest Australians. In the meantime, I will look forward to us getting some perspective about the issues of real substance that our parliament should address."

Yay!