New research reveals overwhelming national support for stronger animal welfare laws, cutting across political, regional and demographic divides. Australians are calling for sentience recognition, independent oversight, and greater government action – signalling a clear mandate for reform.

Animal welfare groups are calling on the Victorian Government to urgently introduce long-promised reforms to the state’s outdated animal welfare laws. With legislation now facing further delays, advocates warn that animals remain at risk under a system that no longer reflects modern science or community expectations.

Redesigning Australia’s animal welfare governance system is an ambitious goal, but not impossible. Since launching the Fair Go for Animals campaign in 2022, we have made significant progress toward a framework that truly works for animals and the community.

Australians believe animals are sentient beings who deserve respect, but our laws haven’t caught up. This Fair Go for Animals Day, explore the six key reforms – from legislative recognition of sentience to fair funding – required to build a modern, independent, and truly fair animal welfare system.

The Alliance for Animals’ submission to the modernisation of Southeast Asian FTAs advocates for strong animal welfare provisions, emphasising Australia's potential as a leader in animal welfare standards and sustainable development practices.

The Alliance for Animals has made a 2026-2027 pre-budget submission to the Australian Government.

The Australian Alliance for Animals has joined 35 other animal welfare and protection organisations from around the world in signing a global open letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), calling for binding international regulations for livestock carriers.

Australia’s leading animal protection organisations have united to urge the NSW Premier, Minister for Racing, and Minister for Lands and Property to end greyhound racing at Wentworth Park.

The Alliance for Animals make a submission to the WA greyhound racing inquiry, outlining why commercial greyhound racing is incompatible with modern animal welfare standards and why a responsible phase-out is the only ethical path forward.

Australia’s leading animal protection groups call on Woolworths and Coles to keep their 2025 cage-free egg commitments, warning that delays impact consumer trust and prolong hen suffering.

Australia’s leading animal protection organisations have united to urge Woolworths and Coles to honour their long-standing commitments to go cage-free by the end of 2025.

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.