The opposition leader has thrown his support behind the live sheep export trade after tensions arose within the Liberal and Nationals coalition.
Visiting Western Australia on Friday, Peter Dutton said he had shown "clear and consistent" support for the live export industry.
"I wanted to make it very clear today that we'll support the industry, firstly to fight against Labor's attempts to close it down, and if they do close it down, our commitment to reinstate it," he told reporters.
