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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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