Government and policy
Great news for dolphins! No more captive breeding in NSW
New regulations outlawing the commercial breeding and importation of dolphins have officially been passed in NSW!
1 March 2021
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Government and policy
Petition to end live export cruelty
Please help us protect animals—including cattle, sheep and goats—from the cruelty of live export by signing this petition to the Prime Minister of Australia.
30 November 2020
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Government and policy
People power stops new live export business in its tracks
A plan to begin exporting live animals from Namibia to Kuwait has been quashed thanks to a united, global effort drawing attention to the suffering caused by the trade.
10 September 2020
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Government and policy
VICTORY: South Africa's High Court puts hold on sheep exports!
A live exporter sailed to South Africa with the intention of shipping 70,000 animals into the dangerous Northern summer. But the NSPCA were waiting for them.
10 June 2020
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Government and policy
How does your bank measure up when it comes to animal welfare?
While you're doing your best to live a compassionate, responsible life by making ethical choices and purchases, your bank could be using the rest of your savings, undermining all your best efforts.
6 February 2020
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Government and policy
Big Four big win: NAB announces animal welfare policy!
Thanks to thousands of Animals Australia supporters taking action, NAB has announced an animal welfare policy: a first for the Big Four banks.
25 November 2019
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Government and policy
A vote for kindness: How we're giving the victims of live sheep export a voice this election!
In the lead up to Election 2019, we're presenting politicians with our vision for a kinder world, on city skylines, suburban streets and beyond. Find out how YOU can get involved!
12 April 2019
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Government and policy
Live export from Europe may soon be a thing of the past
The future of Europe' live export trade is in doubt after calls from within the European Parliament to crackdown on cruelty to exported animals.
1 February 2019
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Government and policy
SHUT IT DOWN: Australia' biggest live sheep exporter stripped of its licence to operate
Today marks a historic win in the almighty battle to save animals from live export cruelty. Emanuel exports Australia's biggest live sheep exporter is stripped of its licence to operate.
22 August 2018
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Government and policy
Live export laws: the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
The Secretary of the Federal Department of Agriculture is responsible for ensuring that the health and welfare needs of animals will be met and maintained throughout the live export voyage, and that regulations will be adhered to. Unless the Secretary…
14 April 2018
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Government and policy
8 ways laws fail chickens, turkeys and ducks in Australian farms
These animals endure extreme cruelty... and it's all legal.
20 December 2017
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Government and policy
8 epic failures of current Poultry Laws
From caging hens to starving chickens to depriving ducks of water, Australian laws are failing farmed birds. Here' how you can help.
20 December 2017
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Government and policy
Koalas are being bulldozed for quarries and cattle farms
It's not just farmed animals suffering because of the meat industry.
21 September 2017
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Government and policy
Investigations expose horrors of global live export trade
World-first footage revealing the final moments of animals in Europe’s live export trade has sparked headlines around the world and inspired 1,000,000+ caring people to take urgent action. Images from our landmark eight-month investigation are reaching millions of people. For…
14 March 2017
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Government and policy
Israel announces a freeze on live imports from Romania!
170,000 calves and sheep in Romania who will be spared a treacherous journey and cruellest of fates.
8 March 2017
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Government and policy
Slaughter cruelty exposed
A system failure so bad it is ringing alarm bells for the meat industry.
23 November 2016
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Government and policy
How YOU helped make animals an election issue
We may not yet have an election result but one thing we do know for sure is that hundreds of thousands of Aussies united to keep animals centre-stage of the second longest election campaign in Australian history.
4 July 2016
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Government and policy
Vote for animals every day.
Whilst political change for animals might not happen as quickly as we'd like, we needn't wait another minute to 'cast our vote' for a kinder world for animals.
4 July 2016
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Government and policy
Horrific cruelty in Vietnam again shows live export industry can't be trusted
The government knew that animals were being sledgehammered in Vietnam. Yet they continued to allow Australian cattle to be exported there...
16 June 2016
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Government and policy
Animals Australia chosen as a 'standout charity' on world stage
For the first time, an Australian organisation has been selected as a "standout charity" by U.S.-based Animal Charity Evaluators! Animals Australia has been awarded this evaluation in recognition of our efforts to improve the lives of animals; both at home,…
2 December 2015
