Is Australia’s Ivory Trade About To End?

Public hearings have commenced this week, for a parliamentary inquiry into the ivory and rhino trade in Australia.

Conservationists and some Australian auction houses say the industry is poorly regulated, and leaves a back door open for the black market trade.

Many countries have already banned ivory trade, and there’s pressure on Australia to follow suit.

Producers:

• Caitlin McHugh
• Kate Rafferty

Speakers:

• John Albrecht
• Labor senator for Tasmania
• Lisa Singh
• Managing Director of auction house Leonard Joel