Thousands of WA farmers and livestock transport industry workers have hit the road in a protest of legislation introduced into Federal Parliament to phase out the live sheep export trade by May 30, 2028.
Four convoys left at 8am from Bedfordale, Mundijong, Neerabup and Rous Head, and will pass through the city via Mounts Bay Road, past Elizabeth Quay and Riverside Drive before heading out via the Causeway.
Main Roads is aware of the rally and are anticipating increased congestion.
“Our message to all road users is to plan their journey and to expect delays on several key routes,” a spokesperson said.
Livestock and Rural Transport Association of Western Australia vice-president Ben Sutherland, who will be part of the protest, told WAtoday reporter Claire Ottaviano on Thursday it was going to be a long procession and would be a passive protest.
“It’s not going to be doom and gloom, the traffic entering the city is going to be minimal, mainly utes and flat-tops with hay bales as well as semis and prime movers without their trailers,” he said.
“We’re here to gain public support, not piss them off.”
Stick with us, and we’ll bring you the latest on this protest throughout the morning.