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Federal government accused of 'contempt' for pastoralists after $215m offer to settle live export ban class action

The 2011 ban of live cattle exports resulted in losses worth $1.2 billion according to pastoralists and businesses. (ABC Rural: Matt Brann)

Cattle producers have accused the Albanese government of showing "contempt" for the industry, after its $215 million settlement offer in the billion-dollar live export class action. 

Pastoralists and businesses involved in the live export trade have been waiting for almost three years for payment, following the Federal Court's ruling that the 2011 live export ban was unlawful.

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