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.

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.

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.

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. 

The Alliance for Animals has partnered with RSPCA Queensland to raise the political profile of animal welfare during the Queensland election. We've contacted all registered parties to find out where they stand on the following six key reform issues for animals.

A new published report, The Broken Promise: The Australian wool industry’s failure to end live lamb cutting, and why government must step in, calls out systemic issues within the wool industry.

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. 

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.

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.

The Better Chicken Australia campaign is calling on food businesses to raise welfare standards in the chicken meat industry, which impacts over 700 million chickens annually. By improving welfare standards, we can reduce the unnecessary suffering of millions of animals. Learn more and join the movement for better chicken welfare.

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.

Find out why the Alliance for Animals says Yes to the Voice and supports full implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Victoria is one of just a few remaining states still allowing recreational duck shooting. It’s time for a ban on this cruel and outdated practice.

NSW has just voted in a new Labor government. Here’s what the change in government means for animals.

Australia is finally banning battery cages, but the Alliance is calling for a shorter phase-out period.

Learn how phasing out live sheep export will benefit both animal welfare and the Australian economy

Find out what the Federal Election 2022 result means for animals.