It’s time for a Fair Go for Animals
The #FairGoForAnimals campaign proposes a new framework for creating a fair and independent animal welfare governance system in Australia.
Why do we need to reform the animal welfare governance system?
- 1. The system is rigged against animals.
Decision-makers are plagued by conflicts of interest, and animal use industries have unacceptable influence over government.
- 2. Animal welfare science is being ignored.
Under the law, decision-makers don't have to consider science when creating standards that impact on the lives of millions of animals.
- 3. The public's views aren't being taken seriously.
Australians who care about animal welfare deserve to have their views heard and reflected in animal welfare law and policy.
- 4. We're lagging behind the rest of the world.
Australia's animal welfare standards received a low ‘D’ ranking under the global Animal Protection Index.
- 5. Animals deserve better.
Animals should be treated in a way that respects their sentience and protects their welfare.
What does #FairGoForAnimals aim to achieve?
- 1. Ministerial recognition
Create Ministers for Animal Welfare to remove conflicts of interest.
- 2. National Animal Welfare Commission
Establish a National Animal Welfare Commission to make the system truly independent.
- 3. Animal Welfare Authorities
Create state Animal Welfare Authorities to ensure the interests of animals are upheld under law.
- 4. Decision-making principles & sentience recognition
Introduce guiding decision-making principles into animal welfare legislation, and recognise animals as sentient beings with intrinsic value.
- 5. Fair and accountable animal welfare standards processes
Create fair and accountable animal welfare standards and decision-making processes.
- 6. Adequate funding
Allocate proper funding for animal welfare services in line with community expectations.
How can you help?
By supporting a #FairGoForAnimals, you are joining a movement that seeks to transform Australia’s animal welfare system into one that truly respects and protects the wellbeing of animals.
By lending your voice, you help ensure that animals are no longer sidelined by legislation that prioritises commercial interests over their wellbeing. Together, we can create a future where animal welfare laws are a true reflection of our society's compassion and respect for all creatures. Support a #FairGoForAnimals today to help build a fairer Australia for animals.
Building a fairer Australia for animals
Read the Alliance for Animals approach to fixing Australia’s broken animal welfare system.
Learn more
Animal welfare policy barometer 2023
The barometer presents and evaluates the findings of a representative national survey conducted by BehaviourWorks Australia exploring Australian attitudes and beliefs about animal welfare policy.
Watch our campaign launch
Watch the webinar launch recording where we discuss the campaign and our six-point framework for reform.
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