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Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

The live export ban legislation has passed the lower house and will be sent to the Senate. (Trevor Collens/AAP PHOTOS)

A contentious ban on live sheep exports is set for a Senate showdown after laws ending the practice passed the lower house.

The proposal would see the live sheep trade come to an end in Australia in May 2028, with affected farmers in WA to receive a $107 million package as part of transition efforts.

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