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Why it’s time for Australia to end live lamb cutting
Every year in Australia, over 10 million lambs are subjected to a painful surgical procedure called live lamb cutting, traditionally known as mulesing. The continued use of this cruel practice, despite the availability of an ethical alternative, highlights the failures within Australia’s animal welfare system.
Why does Australia need a National Animal Welfare Commission?
Australia's animal welfare system lacks national leadership, leading to significant inconsistencies in levels of protection across states. Creating a National Animal Welfare Commission as an independent statutory agency will introduce a structured and consistent approach to animal welfare while giving animals the independent representation they need and deserve.
Improving welfare standards for chickens
The Better Chicken Australia campaign is calling on food businesses to raise welfare standards in the chicken meat industry, which impacts over 700 million chickens annually. By improving welfare standards, we can reduce the unnecessary suffering of millions of animals. Learn more and join the movement for better chicken welfare.
How will Ministers for Animal Welfare help animals?
Despite Australians caring deeply about animal welfare, our existing governance system treats it as a low-priority issue – and it's time for this to change. In this article, we discuss how establishing Ministers for Animal Welfare will significantly elevate the profile of animal welfare within our government, helping to create a fairer system.
Australia’s animal welfare system is broken – together, we can fix it
This article explains how Australia’s animal welfare governance system is failing animals and introduces a viable solution for a fair and independent system.
6 Reasons Why the Alliance for Animals Supports the Voice
Find out why the Alliance for Animals says Yes to the Voice and supports full implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
It’s time for a duck shooting ban in Victoria
Victoria is one of just a few remaining states still allowing recreational duck shooting. It’s time for a ban on this cruel and outdated practice.
What does the NSW Election result mean for animals?
NSW has just voted in a new Labor government. Here’s what the change in government means for animals.
Australia is banning battery cages by 2036 – but it needs to happen sooner
Australia is finally banning battery cages, but the Alliance is calling for a shorter phase-out period.
Separating fact from fiction: Why a phase-out of live sheep export is good for the economy and animal welfare
Learn how phasing out live sheep export will benefit both animal welfare and the Australian economy
What does the 2022 Federal Election mean for animals?
Find out what the Federal Election 2022 result means for animals.
Morrison Government’s Attempted Backflip on the Northern Summer Live Export Ban
The Morrison Government is proposing a backflip on the northern summer live export ban. We can’t let this happen.
Why Australia Needs a National Animal Welfare Commission
Australia needs a national animal welfare commission to create better animal welfare policy