Building on momentum for animal welfare: The Alliance for Animals welcomes returning Government and new Parliament
The Australian Alliance for Animals congratulates the returning Albanese Labor Government and all elected members of the 2025 Federal Parliament.
Alliance for Animals Co-Founder Dr Bidda Jones said the Alliance was looking forward to working with the re-elected Government and new Parliament to build on recent progress in animal welfare reform.
“This election outcome reaffirms the public’s desire for compassionate, forward-looking policies—and that includes stronger protections for animals,” Dr Jones said.
In the lead-up to the election, the Alliance launched a public scorecard campaign to help Australians understand where parties and candidates stood on six vital animal welfare reforms:
Protecting the legislated phase out of live sheep exports
Establishing a National Animal Welfare Commission
Providing funding for the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
Expanding Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status to support animal welfare advocacy
Promoting animal welfare in trade policy
Expanding the trophy hunting import ban
“During the campaign, we saw encouraging signs that animal welfare is being taken more seriously by political leaders and candidates from across the spectrum.”
Dr Jones said the Australian Labor Party showed welcome leadership by either fully or partially supporting all six reforms.
“With these commitments, the Government is well-placed to deliver meaningful change for millions of animals in the next term of Parliament,” she said.
“We know the majority of Australians support an independent, evidence-based and humane approach to animal welfare policy, which is what these reforms represent.”
“The Alliance looks forward to continuing its work with the Albanese Government and all members of the new Parliament to ensure these commitments are implemented in full and that Australia leads the way in protecting animals,” Dr Jones said.
NOTES FOR MEDIA
For all media, photo and interview inquiries, please call 0426 025 329 or email media@allianceforanimals.org.au.
Dr Bidda Jones is available for interviews.
Dr Bidda Jones AM is Co-founder and Director of Strategy at the Australian Alliance for Animals. An experienced animal welfare scientists and advocate, Dr Jones previously led RSPCA Australia’s science and policy team for 25 years. She is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science. In 2021, Dr Jones was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant services to animal welfare science and advocacy.
Party and candidate positions, and party and electorate scorecards, can be accessed at: https://www.allianceforanimals.org.au/full-federal-election-2025
About the Australian Alliance for Animals
The Australian Alliance for Animals is a national registered charity leading a strategic alliance of Australia’s key animal protection organisations with a combined supporter base of over 2 million people. Website: www.allianceforanimals.org.au