A move to incorporate environmental messaging into Australian Dietary Guidelines has left a foul taste in mouth of agriculture industry representatives.
Last week, Australian agriculture told Trade Minister Don Farrell to keep the signing pen in his pocket if the EU put a dud deal on the table, and he's done just that.
The independent panel tasked with advising the government on how and when to phase out live sheep exports now has until October 25 to deliver its report.
With very little time remaining until the consultation panel delivers its report, which is due by September 30, both sides of the debate are trying to ensure they're heard by the federal government.
Parties on both sides of the debate are touting evidence of Australians being for or against the industry, however the government is yet to undertake independent and robust research on the matter.
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