The applicant requested the Incoming Minister Brief provided to the Hon. David Littleproud MP related to or mentioning the following matters: animal welfare; live animal exports; horse welfare,…

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The Incoming Minister's Brief documents live animal export reform initiatives underway as of early 2020. Following the 2018 *Awassi Express* incident, multiple reviews were conducted: the McCarthy Review on northern hemisphere summer sheep exports (23 recommendations supported), the Moss Review on departmental regulatory capability (24 of 31 recommendations implemented), and an independent ASEL review (updates planned for late 2020). A Regulation Impact Statement process examined three options to limit heat stress risk in live sheep exports to the Middle East, with stakeholder consultation closing 3 February 2020 and final government decision targeted for March 2020 ahead of the northern summer season. New measures included deploying independent observers on livestock export voyages and developing third-party assurance schemes to complement the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System. The brief addresses animal welfare, live animal exports, and regulatory improvements to increase transparency and ensure effective trade regulation.