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.

It’s World Animal Day (October 4) and we’re shining the spotlight on one animal who is commonly overlooked: the chicken. With more chickens raised for meat than any other land animal in Australia, it’s time for us to do better. 

The Alliance for Animals has joined Australia’s leading animal protection organisations in calling on all State and Territory Agriculture Ministers to legislate a phase-out of live lamb cutting.

The Alliance for Animals, together with 25 organisations, have written an open letter to NSW Premier Chris Minns, urging the rejection of the NSW Hunting Bill 2025 in full.

As the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable (19–21 August 2025) sets the nation’s reform agenda, the Alliance for Animals has called for animal welfare to be included in the discussion.

High animal welfare standards can boost productivity, strengthen trade access, and enhance Australia’s global reputation.

The Alliance for Animals provided advocates for strong animal welfare provisions in the Australia-EU trade agreement, emphasising Australia's potential as a leader in animal welfare standards and sustainable development practices.

Over 700 million chickens are raised and killed for food each year in Australia – most endure chronic suffering due to fast growth, poor living conditions, and inhumane slaughter. See how food business engagement and consumer pressure can change their fate.

The Alliance for Animals calls for mandatory independent observers on all live export voyages and urges tighter controls to ensure proper oversight of animal welfare during sea transport.

The Alliance advocates for animal welfare provisions in Australia-India CECA, building on recent trade agreement precedents and promoting bilateral cooperation to enhance animal welfare standards in international trade.

Disturbing cruelty uncovered at a South Australian piggery shows why Australia urgently needs independent oversight, stronger enforcement, and fair animal welfare standards.

Thank the WA Government for legislating the phase out of battery cages.

Every hen deserves space to move, perch, and lay her eggs — yet nearly 1 in 3 hens in Australia remain trapped in cruel battery cages. A new global investigation exposes the ongoing suffering and renews calls on governments to finally legislate change.

Nearly 1 in 3 hens are still trapped inside cruel battery cages. Help end battery cages by writing to your state Agriculture Minister urging them to legislate the phase-out.

The world’s largest cage egg investigation exposes global cruelty. Alliance for Animals calls on Australian governments to urgently phase out battery cages.

As the dust settles on the 2025 Federal Election, one thing is clear: the movement for animals is gaining momentum and political advocacy is playing a significant role in that shift.

Discover the results of the Alliance for Animals 2025 Supporter Survey– from supporter motivations, campaign support, and engagement. Our supporter feedback helps shape our strategy for effective animal welfare advocacy and systemic change. Stay connected and join us in creating a compassionate future for animals.

Following Labor’s 2025 election win, animal welfare is firmly on the agenda, but promises aren’t guarantees. Learn how the Alliance is driving action for animals beyond the election and how you can help.

Australia is falling behind in banning battery cages, with millions of hens still confined despite public support and new national standards. Only two states have acted, revealing a gap between community values, science, and government action.

The Australian Alliance for Animals congratulates the returning Albanese Labor Government and all elected members of the 2025 Federal Parliament.

The Australian Alliance for Animals has today revealed the positions of parties and independents on several key animal welfare issues ahead of the federal election.