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Albanese Government yet to deliver six months on from Live Sheep Export phase out report
The Australian Alliance for Animals is urging the Albanese Government to announce its plan to phase out the live sheep export trade as the six-month anniversary of the independent panel’s report passes this week.
Time for the Albanese Government to Fulfil its Election Promise to Phase Out Live Sheep Exports - on Budget Night
Leading animal welfare organisations are calling on the Albanese Government to honour its election commitment to phase out live sheep exports in an open letter requesting a definitive end date to be announced in next month’s Federal Budget.
14,000 Australian Sheep Endure Three Months in Transit but Their Ordeal is Not Over Yet
The Australian Alliance for Animals is calling for an end to live sheep exports and for the Department of Agriculture to commit to full transparency around the conditions faced by thousands of sheep and cattle onboard the ill-fated MV Bahijah, which is due to arrive in Israel today following its latest 34-day voyage.
Animal Welfare at Risk Over Decision to Return Livestock to MV Bahijah
Peak animal welfare group, the Australian Alliance for Animals has expressed dismay over the decision to re-export more than 15,000 sheep on board the MV Bahijah to the Middle East.
Bill to Phase Out Live Sheep Exports Introduced to Parliament
Peak animal welfare group, the Australian Alliance for Animals, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to formally legislate the phase out live sheep exports in Australia.
MV Bahijah Re-Export Application Rejected but Uncertainty Remains Over Fate of Animals
The Australian Alliance for Animals has today welcomed the decision of the Department of Agriculture to reject an application to re-export approximately 15,000 sheep and cattle stranded on board the MV Bahijah since 5 January.
Fears for 15,000 Animals Stranded on MV Bahijah Grow as Department of Agriculture Considers Re-Export
The Alliance for Animals is calling for common sense to prevail as the Department of Agriculture considers an application to re-export thousands of Australian sheep and cattle.
Questions to Answer as Live Export Cruelty Charges to be Dropped by WA Government
The Alliance for Animals is today calling for an immediate inquiry following revelations that the WA Government intends to drop animal cruelty charges against the state’s largest live sheep exporter just days before a long-awaited trial was due to commence.
More Shocking Revelations of Cruelty to Australian Sheep in the Middle East
The Alliance for Animals is calling on the Government to expedite the phase out of live sheep exports following further revelations of export rule breaches in the Middle East.
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.
More Certainty Needed on Battery Cage Phase-Out
The Australian Alliance for Animals is calling for more certainty over the phase-out of battery cages following the endorsement of new national standards for poultry welfare.
Alliance for Animals Calls on Agriculture Ministers to Make a Decision on Battery Cage Phase-Out
The Australian Alliance for Animals is calling on state and territory agriculture ministers to agree on a definitive timeline for the phase out of battery cages ahead of the upcoming national Agriculture Ministers Meeting.
More Shocking Cruelty to Australian Sheep Revealed as Exporters Lose Control in Oman
The Australian Alliance for Animals is calling on the Government to expediate its phase out of live sheep exports as further evidence shows a complete breakdown of supply chain controls in Oman.
Australian Animal Alliance Welcomes Budget Funding for new National Animal Welfare Strategy
The Australian Alliance for Animals welcomes Federal Budget funding announcement for the new animal welfare strategy.
Animal Alliance Calls on Meat Industry to Support Mandatory CCTV in Abattoirs
The Australian Alliance for Animals calls for mandatory CCTV in abattoirs.
Animal Welfare Groups Welcome Tara Moriarty to the NSW Agriculture Portfolio
The Australian Alliance for Animals welcomes new NSW Agriculture Minister.
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.
Australian Alliance for Animals Congratulates Incoming Minns Labor Government
The Australian Alliance for Animals congratulates the incoming Minns Labor Government and all successful candidates of the 2023 NSW election.
Coalition Support For Cruel Live Sheep Trade a Retrograde Step
The Australian Alliance for Animals has today condemned the Coalition’s policy of reinstating the cruel live sheep export trade should it return to government.
Animal Welfare Groups Welcome Beginning of the Live Sheep Export Phase Out Process
The Alliance for Animals welcomes the beginning of the live sheep export phase out process by the Australian Government.