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Live sheep exports to Saudi Arabia to resume after 12 years

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Australia will export sheep to Saudi Arabia for the first time in more than a decade, in a major trade breakthrough that comes as farmers fight the Albanese government’s moves to shut down the industry.

Thousands of sheep bound for Saudi Arabia are being loaded onto a ship at Fremantle in Western Australia that is expected to sail for the Middle East within days.

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Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau. Connect with Brad on Twitter. Email Brad at brad.thompson@afr.com
Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.au

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