http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2003/
s952938.htm
ELIZABETH JACKSON: The Federal Government says that at least 10 countries are being asked to take the shipload of sheep stranded in the Middle East.
The Agriculture Minister, Warren Truss, won't reveal which nations they are or when he hopes to have a solution, but he says he's optimistic. Mr Truss acknowledges the problem has damaged Australia's live export trade but he also says the sheep are doing well.
As Louise Yaxley reports, Warren Truss is warning against calls for the sheep to be slaughtered at sea, saying that it could be a slow, difficult and unattractive option.
LOUISE YAXLEY: There's an outpouring of concern in Australia about the
50,000 sheep stranded on board a ship in the Middle East.
Warren Truss says the Government's doing all it can, talking to at least 10 nations, but he refuses to say which ones.
WARREN TRUSS: Look, I've always avoided speculating about which countries are involved in discussions because whenever we do that that damages the negotiations. Obviously, it's not possible to put a timeframe on commercial negotiations, there are a lot of very complex issues associated with negotiating these things through.
More lies from devilish Aussies in evil Australia.
