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Progress toward a fairer Australia for Animals
After two full years of campaigning, it's time to reflect on the progress that has been made toward the Fair Go for Animals reforms.
Time is running out to secure an Independent Office of Animal Welfare
The NSW Labor Party made a commitment to improve animal welfare. Now, almost 2 years into their term, they have made little progress. Write to NSW Premier and the NSW Minister for Agriculture today.
It’s time to give animals a fair go
Australia’s animal welfare system is broken and animals across the country are suffering as a result. But together, we have the power to fix it. The 10th March is Fair Go for Animals Day, a national call to action, urging Australians to stand up for animals by demanding a fairer and more independent animal welfare system.
The power of political advocacy: A path to a fairer Australia for animals
In Australia, the animal welfare system is falling short, leaving millions of animals vulnerable to suffering. Political advocacy provides a critical pathway to addressing the systemic shortcomings, enabling us to create meaningful and lasting change for animals.
Live lamb cutting and the need for legislative reform
Live lamb cutting highlights the flaws in Australia’s animal welfare system. Explore how systemic failures enable cruelty and how we can reforms the system.
Why does the standards development process matter for animal welfare?
The current process for reviewing and developing national standards for animal welfare in Australia is heavily dominated by industry interests, fails to consider contemporary science and community expectations, and lacks legislative accountability. Reforming this process would make the standards development process more inclusive, science-based, and accountable.
Racehorses deserve a fair go
Australia’s horse racing industry is riddled with systemic animal welfare issues. By reforming the system, we can better protect horses and provide them with the life-long care they deserve.
How will guiding legislative principles and sentience recognition improve animal welfare?
Australia’s Animal Welfare Acts need guiding principles to inform the application of the legislation, improve decision making, and ensure animals are protected, respected, and given the care they deserve.
What does adequate funding for animal welfare services mean?
Within the current system, multiple agencies are responsible for different aspects of animal welfare enforcement, leading to inconsistent outcomes and protections for animals. The establishment of independent state Animal Welfare Authorities can change this.
How will State Animal Welfare Authorities lead to better outcomes for animals?
Within the current system, multiple agencies are responsible for different aspects of animal welfare enforcement, leading to inconsistent outcomes and protections for animals. The establishment of independent state Animal Welfare Authorities can change this.
Why it’s time for Australia to end live lamb cutting
Every year in Australia, over 10 million lambs are subjected to a painful surgical procedure called live lamb cutting, traditionally known as mulesing. The continued use of this cruel practice, despite the availability of an ethical alternative, highlights the failures within Australia’s animal welfare system.
Why does Australia need a National Animal Welfare Commission?
Australia's animal welfare system lacks national leadership, leading to significant inconsistencies in levels of protection across states. Creating a National Animal Welfare Commission as an independent statutory agency will introduce a structured and consistent approach to animal welfare while giving animals the independent representation they need and deserve.
How will Ministers for Animal Welfare help animals?
Despite Australians caring deeply about animal welfare, our existing governance system treats it as a low-priority issue – and it's time for this to change. In this article, we discuss how establishing Ministers for Animal Welfare will significantly elevate the profile of animal welfare within our government, helping to create a fairer system.
Australia’s animal welfare system is broken – together, we can fix it
This article explains how Australia’s animal welfare governance system is failing animals and introduces a viable solution for a fair and independent system.
Building a fairer Australia for animals
The Building a fairer Australia for animals report outlines the framework for creating a fair and independent animal welfare governance system in Australia. It explains the calls behind the #FairGoForAnimals campaign. It explains the fundamental problems within our current governance system and provides a clear path forward.
Australia’s Animal Welfare System Not Fit for Purpose: National Survey Reveals
The Australian Alliance for Animals is today releasing the results of a ground-breaking new study exploring community expectations about how the nation’s animal welfare policies are set and governed.
Pig Gassing Footage Highlights Broken Animal Welfare System
Distressing footage of the gas stunning of pigs aired on ABC TV 7.30 tonight highlights the urgent need to fix Australia’s broken animal welfare standards system.
Groundbreaking New Campaign Targeting Australia’s Broken Animal Welfare System to Launch Today
The Alliance for Animals has launched the #FairGoForAnimals campaign. The campaign aims to reform Australia’s broken animal welfare system and build a fairer Australia for all animals.
Why Australia Needs a National Animal Welfare Commission
Australia needs a national animal welfare commission to create better animal welfare policy