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 is calling for more certainty over the phase-out of battery cages following the endorsement of new national standards for poultry welfare.

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.

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you write to your state representatives calling for a faster phase-out of battery cages in Australia.

The Alliance for Animals welcomes the historic decision to phase out battery cages, but expresses concern about the length of the timeline.

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