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Media Releases for December
2008
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| 16/12/2008 |
NEW MODEL TACKLES URGENT ANIMAL WELFARE PROBLEM
The RSPCA says a new model that assesses the humaneness of pest control methods could help reduce the suffering of hundreds of thousands of animals every year.
The Humaneness Assessment Model is the first of its kind and gives landholders and government agencies a practical and effective way to a... |
| 9/12/2008 |
STOP SACRIFICING AUSTRALIAN SHEEP
This week’s Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, is the worst time of year for Australian animals exported overseas for slaughter as they are purchased for sacrifice.
Purchased for home slaughter, sheep may be trussed, dragged and thrown about like sacks of grain, transported in hot car boo... |
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Media Releases for November
2008
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| 20/11/2008 |
WOOL INDUSTRY MUST STAY FOCUSED ON 2010
The RSPCA today reiterated that it expects Australian wool producers to phase out mulesing by 2010.
RSPCA Australia CEO, Heather Neil, said the industry had made significant progress in developing more humane alternatives to reducing the risks of flystrike.
‘The industry has come a long way... |
| 7/11/2008 |
NO ACCOLADES FOR HORSES THAT DON’T MAKE THE GRADE
Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup winner will inevitably be revered by the nation but the RSPCA is urging punters to spare a thought for the thousands of horses that don’t make the grade.
A report commissioned by RSPCA Australia from the University of Queensland’s Centre of Animal Welfare and Ethics (CAW... |
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Media Releases for October
2008
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| 1/10/2008 |
AQIS RULING PANDERS TO LIVE EXPORT LOBBY
The RSPCA today slammed a decision by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) to yield to the live export lobby and continue to allow sheep to be packed on voyages to the Middle East.
A group of live exporters took legal action against the Federal Government after AQIS imposed ad... |
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Media Releases for September
2008
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| 25/09/2008 |
CHEFS URGED TO PUT THE CHICKEN BEFORE THE EGG
The RSPCA is calling on restaurants, cafes and their customers to join Choose Wisely, a new scheme that aims to get Australia’s hens out of cages, one by one.
RSPCA Australia CEO, Heather Neil, said it takes the purchase of just six cage-free eggs per week to make a difference to one hen.
“Ch... |
| 1/09/2008 |
TIME TO GET TOUGHER – RSPCA
The RSPCA today said it was time for animal welfare groups to be less compromising and to encourage more people to make their voice heard if animal welfare is going to improve in Australia.
RSPCA Australia Chief Scientist, Dr Bidda Jones, made the comments in her keynote address to the Internati... |
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Media Releases for July
2008
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| 22/07/2008 |
JAMIE OLIVER TO REVEAL THE FOWL TRUTH ABOUT FOOD
This Wednesday Jamie Oliver will empower Australian consumers with the knowledge to help them make informed decisions that will improve the lives of millions of layer and meat chickens across the country.
Jamie’s Fowl Dinners is a challenging look at the poultry industry and aims to tell shoppe... |
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Media Releases for June
2008
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| 30/06/2008 |
GLOBAL ACTION AGAINST LIVE EXPORTS
Australia’s international reputation for good animal welfare has taken a battering with people worldwide protesting the Rudd Government’s support of the cruel live export trade.
From June 23, concerned citizens from countries as varied as Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico, the US and Ireland have been wr... |
| 30/06/2008 |
FREE RANGE EGGS - NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY’RE CRACKED UP TO BE
A new survey by consumer group Choice has reinforced the need for stricter labelling and regulation for free range eggs in Australia.
The survey revealed that consumers who think they are making a welfare-friendly choice at the supermarket could be getting duped.
“Just because a carton says f... |
| 18/06/2008 |
RSPCA SEEKS BAN ON WILD-DOMESTIC ANIMAL HYBRID IMPORTS
RSPCA Australia says allowing savannah cats into Australia would be a huge mistake and could prove disastrous for native wildlife.
Savannah cats are a hybrid between domestic cats and the wild serval. Servals are an African wild cat, much bigger than a domestic cat, and are capable of hunting mu... |
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Media Releases for May
2008
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| 9/05/2008 |
LIVE EXPORTS TO EGYPT SHOULD NOT RESUME
RSPCA Australia today condemned the Australian Government’s decision to allow the resumption of live cattle exports to Egypt saying it’s purely a commercial move and does little to guarantee animal welfare.
“The Rudd Government should be phasing out the export of live animals for slaughter, not e... |
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Media Releases for April
2008
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| 29/04/2008 |
BOBBY CALF TRANSPORT - A REASON TO CRY OVER SPILT MILK
RSPCA Australia is calling for the draft national livestock transport standards, recently released for public comment, to go further in safeguarding the welfare of new born (bobby) calves in Australia.
Few consumers would be aware of the plight of the bobby calf, widely considered to be a ‘wast... |
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Media Releases for March
2008
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| 19/03/2008 |
CHOOSE WISELY THIS EASTER AND HELP GET HENS OUT OF CAGES
Be they boiled, poached, fried or chocolate eggs on the menu, the RSPCA is urging families to take a stand against battery farming this Easter.
At Easter, eggs symbolise new life and fertility but for more than 10.5 million caged layer hens in Australia eggs represent the most miserable existenc... |
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Media Releases for February
2008
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| 25/02/2008 |
SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORT
You don’t often think about fish hitting the road to get from A to B but that’s exactly the case for millions of juvenile trout and salmon every year in Australia.
The welfare of all animals in transit, from sheep to salmon, will be the subject of robust debate between industry, government, welf... |
| 14/02/2008 |
TARONGA ELEPHANT TOO YOUNG TO BREED
IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), RSPCA Australia and Humane Society International (HSI) have slammed Taronga Zoo for its blatant disregard for the well being of its Asian elephants by allowing a juvenile female to become pregnant.
“Allowing an 8 year old elephant to conceive is t... |
| 11/02/2008 |
RSPCA JOINS GLOBAL COALITION TO END CRUEL LIVE EXPORTS
The Rudd Government and the live export industry have been put on notice – the cruel and unnecessary live export trade will not be tolerated any longer.
In a world-first, the RSPCA has joined a global Coalition of animal welfare organisations calling for an end to the long distance transport of a... |
| 8/02/2008 |
RSPCA WELCOMES COURT RULING THAT LIVE EXPORTS ARE CRUEL
In a major development in the campaign against live exports, the Perth Magistrates Court this afternoon ruled that Australia’s live export industry is cruel.
RSPCA Australia President Lynne Bradshaw said the Magistrate’s ruling had major ramifications for Australia’s live export industry.
“T... |
| 4/02/2008 |
INDUSTRY HIDES BEHIND BOGUS LIVE EXPORT STANDARDS
The RSPCA says Australia’s much touted live export standards are not standards at all because they cannot be effectively enforced under current arrangements.
RSPCA Chief Scientist, Dr Bidda Jones, said despite constant boasting by the live export industry and the Australian government, neither ha... |
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Media Releases for January
2008
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| 17/01/2008 |
1080 REPORT FAILS TO ADDRESS ANIMAL WELFARE CONCERNS
The RSPCA today expressed its disappointment that the poison 1080 would continue to be used on thousands of animals after a review into its use was unable to consider animal welfare.
The report released today by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) into the use of s... |
| 11/01/2008 |
RSPCA SUPPORTS EU BAN ON CONVENTIONAL BATTERY CAGES
RSPCA Australia supports the European Union Commission report that concludes the ban on conventional battery cages for layer hens effective from 2012 should be maintained.
RSPCA Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Bidda Jones, welcomes the EU Commission report confirming that banning the use of conve... |
| 3/01/2008 |
JAMIE OLIVER CALLS FOR WELFARE-FRIENDLY FARM PRODUCE
RSPCA Australia supports Jamie’s Oliver’s call for consumers to consider the welfare of farm animals by purchasing welfare-friendly produce.
RSPCA Chief Scientist Dr Bidda Jones said each year, many of Australia’s intensively farmed animals suffer from inhumane treatment and housing conditions t... |
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Media Releases for December
2007
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| 5/12/2007 |
RSPCA CELEBRATES VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS
RSPCA Australia is joining in celebrations for International Volunteers Day by thanking the many volunteers for their great contribution to the RSPCA throughout Australia.
RSPCA Australia CEO Heather Neil said the RSPCA was very proud to have the support of so many volunteers who are committed to... |
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Media Releases for November
2007
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| 16/11/2007 |
WOOLWORTHS CONGRATULATED FOR RECOGNISING ANIMAL WELFARE IS PART OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The RSPCA has congratulated Woolworths for recognising that responsible retailing includes considering animal welfare.
“The RSPCA knows that consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of food producing animals. This is why we are very pleased to see Woolworths recognising an... |
| 15/11/2007 |
1080 IS NOT A HUMANE POISON: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLISHES RSPCA PAPER
A new report into the use of sodium fluroacetate (or 1080) in Australia has found it is an inhumane poison, and has called for urgent research into improving the humaneness of vertebrate pest control methods in this country.
The report, written by RSPCA Australia’s Dr Miranda Sherley, has been pu... |
| 5/11/2007 |
LIVE EXPORTS MUST END - PLAN NOW TO PROTECT FARMERS’ INTERESTS: RSPCA
The RSPCA has welcomed acknowledgement of widespread and serious community concerns about animal welfare in the live export trade.
The RSPCA has also welcomed recognition of the need to plan now for an end to live exports, in order to best protect the livelihood of Australian farmers.
Minis... |
| 1/11/2007 |
RSPCA SUPPORTS NEW ZEALAND BAN ON LIVESTOCK EXPORTS
The RSPCA has called on the Australian Government to follow New Zealand’s lead in considering a permanent ban on the live export of animals for slaughter.
RSPCA Australia CEO Heather Neil said the New Zealand Government was responding to growing community concerns about the treatment and handli... |
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Media Releases for October
2007
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| 23/10/2007 |
(ACT) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA Australia,... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(NSW) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA Australia,... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(NT) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA Australia,... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(QLD) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA Australia,... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(SA) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA Australia,... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(TAS) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA Australia,... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(VIC) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest statistics from RSPCA Victoria paint a bleak picture for the cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, RSPCA Victoria accepted 13,573 cats from the community, which is a drop of almost 13.1% o... |
| 23/10/2007 |
(WA) NO PUSSYFOOTING AROUND ALARMING CAT STATISTICS: RSPCA
Released today, the latest annual national statistics from RSPCA Australia paint a bleak picture for Australia’s cat population, prompting the organisation to reiterate its call for mandatory desexing of cats and dogs.
In FY06/07, nationally 58,480 cats were accepted from the community by RSPCA... |
| 12/10/2007 |
ANIMAL WELFARE TRADED FOR ‘BLOOD MONEY’ IN LIVE EXPORTS
Claiming to improve animal welfare in other countries while alleging well-documented cases of cruelty are ‘isolated incidents’ are false and transparent attempts to protect profits and justify an inherently cruel trade, according to the RSPCA.
RSPCA Australia President Lynne Bradshaw said the R... |
| 11/10/2007 |
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: LIVE EXPORT EXCUSES MUST STOP
Faced with even more shocking images of blatant cruelty to Australian animals exported live for slaughter in the Middle East, the RSPCA has demanded action from the Australian Government and the live export industry to end the trade.
RSPCA Australia Scientific Officer (Farm Animals) Melina Tens... |
| 8/10/2007 |
BATHURST PROVES A WINNER FOR RACING CHAMPS AND THE RSPCA
Supporting animals in need has proven to be a lucky charm for two of RSPCA Australia’s high profile supporters, who finished on the podium at the conclusion of the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday.
The Triple 8 racing team of long-time supporter and RSPCA Superhero Craig Lowndes, together with Jamie Whinc... |
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Media Releases for August
2007
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| 20/08/2007 |
SMOKE AND MIRRORS REPORT EXAGGERATES LIVE TRADE VALUE AND UNDERESTIMATES AUSSIE FARMERS
The RSPCA says a report developed to justify the live export trade is fundamentally flawed and misleading, while grossly misjudging the capabilities of Australian producers and ignoring opportunities available through more humane alternatives.
RSPCA Australia CEO Heather Neil said the report, “As... |
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Media Releases for July
2007
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| 20/07/2007 |
MEDIA PLANET GIVES THE ANIMAL PLANET A HELPING HAND
A generous donation of airtime from Australia’s largest retail TV network will play a great role in helping the RSPCA care for around 135,000 animals in need this year.
Media Planet, which has a hi-tech digital TV network of just under 1,000 screens nationally, will broadcast RSPCA Australia co... |
| 19/07/2007 |
ANOTHER MOU, ANOTHER BAND-AID SOLUTION FOR CRUEL LIVE EXPORTS
The RSPCA has once again condemned the Australian Government’s continuing support of the live export trade, following this week’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue the export of live animals to Qatar.
Australia will continue sending sheep, cattle, buffalo and goats to Q... |
| 13/07/2007 |
STATISTICS HIGHLIGHT RSPCA INSPECTORS ONGOING BATTLE
The most recent national statistics released by the RSPCA reveal Australia’s most trusted animal welfare charity investigated 38,913 complaints in the previous financial year (05/06).
RSPCA Australia President Lynne Bradshaw said the figure represents an unacceptably high number of animals that... |
| 11/07/2007 |
GUIDE TO IMPROVE PRACTICES IN CATTLE HUSBANDRY
Australia has today welcomed the release by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) of ‘A guide to best practice husbandry in beef cattle - branding, castrating and dehorning’ and has encouraged producers to embrace the standards.
In addition, the RSPCA has encouraged the livestock industry as a whole... |
| 5/07/2007 |
NATIONAL RSPCA APPLAUDS QLD GOVERNMENT COMPANION ANIMAL REVIEW
RSPCA Australia has today welcomed the decision by the Queensland Government to conduct a review into the mandatory identification and desexing of companion animals, and has encouraged other Australia states and territories to follow suit.
RSPCA Australia spokesperson Jane Speechley said the pub... |
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Media Releases for June
2007
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| 13/06/2007 |
STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST PEOPLE AS WELL AS PETS: RSPCA
The RSPCA has today welcomed heightened attention on the links between animal cruelty and human violence, bought about by last night’s edition of The 7.30 Report.
RSPCA Australia spokesperson Jane Speechley said the likelihood that animal cruelty offenders may graduate to other forms of violence,... |
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Media Releases for May
2007
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| 29/05/2007 |
THE RSPCA WANTS TO HEAR YOUR HAPPY TALES!
The RSPCA believes animals make an enormous contribution to our lives, through their inherent charm, unconditional love and calming influence.
In fact, scientific evidence confirms pet owners enjoy better health and fitness, lower stress levels and greater levels of self-esteem (see http://ww... |
| 23/05/2007 |
NO SUCH THING AS HUMANE WHALING: RSPCA
With the International Whaling Commission meeting next week, Australia’s largest and most respected animal welfare organisation has once again added its voice to international condemnation of any continuation or expansion of whaling.
RSPCA Australia President Lynne Bradshaw today said the enviro... |
| 10/05/2007 |
LATEST MOU GUARANTEES CONTINUED SUFFERING OF AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS IN LIVE EXPORT TRADE
The RSPCA has once again condemned the Australian Government’s support of the live export trade, following yesterday’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to resume the export of live animals to Libya.
Australia will soon be sending cattle, sheep, goats, camels and horses to Libya fo... |
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Media Releases for April
2007
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| 19/04/2007 |
RSPCA URGES MINISTERS TO REJECT CONTINUED USE OF SOW STALLS
The RSPCA is today urging state and territory agriculture ministers to reject a proposal in the draft Model Code of Practice governing the welfare of pigs that supports the continued use of sow stalls.
The Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC) will meet tomorrow to consider a draft of t... |
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Media Releases for February
2007
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| 26/02/2007 |
CAGED SEMINAR ATTENDEES TO DEBATE ANIMAL CONFINEMENT
Farms, zoos and research institutions will be in the spotlight when the 2007 RSPCA Scientific Seminar focuses national attention on the care of animals in captivity, while attendees can ponder the issue from inside a giant cage.
Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Bristol Christine N... |
| 13/02/2007 |
HOW CAN THEY SAY THEY CARE? LIVE TRADE MUST END NOW: RSPCA
The Australian Government and the live export industry got it wrong – international government agreements have failed and the only way to ensure more Australian animals don’t suffer from the same, deeply-entrenched cruelty is to end the live animal trade with Egypt immediately.
An angry RSPCA V... |
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Media Releases for January
2007
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| 17/01/2007 |
NEW YEAR, NEW FACES AT THE RSPCA
RSPCA Australia has entered 2007 with two new faces leading the organisation.
Newly elected President of RSPCA Australia Lynne Bradshaw said today she aims to progress achievement of the RSPCA’s goals by continuing to work with government, industry and other interest groups.
However Mrs Brad... |
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Media Releases for December
2006
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| 18/12/2006 |
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT FUNDING SETS NEW BENCHMARK: OTHER GOVERNMENTS MUST STEP UP.
The President of RSPCA Australia has welcomed a much-needed funding boost from the Queensland Government, but has warned state and territory governments to continue inadequate support of the animal welfare charity at their peril.
According to RSPCA Australia President Lynne Bradshaw, on average t... |
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Media Releases for November
2006
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| 21/11/2006 |
RSPCA RESEARCH CONFIRMS PUBLIC BELIEVES LIVE EXPORT IS CRUEL
RSPCA Australia has today released details of research confirming the majority of Australians believe the live export trade is cruel.
The national telephone poll conducted by Roy Morgan Research on behalf of the RSPCA found almost 60% of participants agree or strongly agree that the live export... |
| 7/11/2006 |
SUCCESSFUL INDIGENOUS DOG HEALTH PROGRAMMES PUT NT ON WORLD STAGE
This is a copy of a joint media release issued by RSPCA NSW in conjunction with HSI and AMRRIC
Dog health programs that are improving the health and welfare of both animals and people in many Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory are set to bring international acclaim to the NT ... |
| 1/11/2006 |
PUBLIC VIGILANCE NEEDED FOR ELEPHANT'S SAKE
As eight Asian elephants arrive in Australia, IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), RSPCA Australia and Humane Society International (HSI) call on the public to be vigilant for any signs of stress in the animals.
“As a result of our appeal both Melbourne and Taronga Zoos had multip... |
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Media Releases for October
2006
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| 25/10/2006 |
RSPCA COMPETITIONS OFFER EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANIMAL LOVERS.
RSPCA Australia is calling on amateur photographers, designers in the making, budding artists and all kids who love animals to get involved in their 2006 national competitions.
Entrants have the chance to win some incredible prizes in the five competitions, which were launched earlier this month ... |
| 13/10/2006 |
RSPCA AUSTRALIA ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
A new president has been elected by RSPCA Australia at its annual general meeting in Canberra today.
RSPCA Western Australia’s State President Lynne Bradshaw has been selected to lead the national body as it moves into an exciting new period for animal welfare in Australia.
Mrs Bradshaw said... |
| 8/10/2006 |
RSPCA APPLAUDS ITS V8 SUPERHERO CRAIG LOWNDES
RSPCA Australia today congratulated its official national Superhero and V8 Supercar champion Craig Lowndes, who ‘took the animals along’ for the ride as he swept to a stunning victory in the Bathurst 1000 yesterday.
RSPCA Australia President Dr Hugh Wirth applauded the V8 Superhero’s success i... |
| 3/10/2006 |
LIVE EXPORT CHANGES WELCOMED – BUT A COMPLETE BAN IS THE ANSWER
RSPCA Australia President Dr Hugh Wirth has today expressed concern and disappointment at the Federal Government’s announcement of the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding with the Egyptian government which will open the gate to the resumption of live cattle exports to Egypt.
“The RSPCA ackn... |
| 2/10/2006 |
THE SIMS™ 2 PETS BARKS UP THE RIGHT TREE WITH THE RSPCA
On October 26, Electronic Arts Australia (EA) will release The Sims 2 Pets across the country and will donate AUD$1 from every game sold to the RSPCA, with a minimum donation of AUD$50,000.
The hugely popular Sims franchise is the gaming equivalent of the chick flick, as females worldwide have ... |
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Media Releases for August
2006
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| 1/08/2006 |
RSPCA STATEMENT ON PAIN RELIEF IN MULESING
The RSPCA welcomes the development of products that benefit
animal welfare by assisting in pain relief.
Therefore the RSPCA certainly supports the use of a product that provides some pain relief and assists in the healing of a wound resulting from a mulesing procedure.
However it must be ... |
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Media Releases for July
2006
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| 20/07/2006 |
CRAIG LOWNDES GOES THE DISTANCE TO WIN CELEBRITY POKER CHALLENGE
V8 Supercar driver, Craig Lowndes added yet another trophy to his collection, winning the inaugural Celebrity Poker Showdown for Charity at Conrad Treasury Brisbane, last night.
A complete poker novice, Lowndes apparently had beginners' luck on his side when he won $10,000 for his charity, RSPC... |
| 14/07/2006 |
RSPCA LEADS CALLS TO BAN SOW STALLS
RSPCA Australia has today welcomed the increased attention on the use of sow stalls that has resulted from a story screened on the Seven Network’s Today Tonight programme.
Public reaction to the story has been strong with the RSPCA receiving many enquiries from viewers horrified by the footage.... |
| 7/07/2006 |
ELEPHANTS DESERVE SANCTUARY IN THAILAND
~ JOINT MEDIA RELEASE ~
With widespread ongoing opposition to the export of eight Asian elephants from Thailand, it is time for Taronga and Melbourne zoos to reconsider their plans.
From the time the export of the animals was made public more than two years ago, Thai NGOs have opposed the e... |
| 6/07/2006 |
TRANSCRIPT OF NAB ADDRESS BY DR HUGH WIRTH AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, 5 JULY 2006.
COMPERE: Today at the National Press Club, the President of the RSPCA, Hugh Wirth. Dr Wirth has led the Society for the past thirty-four years and is its representative on many government advisory boards. His speech today canvasses the future of animal welfare. Live from the National Press Club i... |
| 4/07/2006 |
DR HUGH WIRTH TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB TOMORROW
On the eve of the organisation’s 135th birthday in Australia, the President of the RSPCA will deliver a talk at the National Press Club tomorrow, looking into the future of animal welfare.
Dr Hugh Wirth is the President of RSPCA Australia and is one of Australia's foremost and respected animal ... |
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Media Releases for May
2006
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| 24/05/2006 |
BRUSH UP ON YOUR PET’S DENTAL HEALTH THIS AUGUST! *** Media release from Hill's Pet Nutrition ***
August is national Hill’s Pet Dental Month, and time to brush up on how to care for your pet’s teeth and gums, to ensure their ongoing good health and well-being.
Veterinarians warn that oral disease is the most common health problem diagnosed in adult pets. Research shows 80 per cent of dogs a... |
| 21/05/2006 |
HEART OF THE MATTER AT MILLION PAWS WALK
The rumble of more than 25,000 sets of paws this Sunday may yet be drowned out by the pounding hearts of thousands of Australians who will turn out to take part in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.
Because the RSPCA says the Million Paws Walk is good for your heart in more ways than one.
Accordin... |
| 4/05/2006 |
SENIOR PETS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS MAY
***Media release from Hill's Pet Nutrition***
With the high quality of veterinary care and nutrition available today, pets are living longer and are thus at higher risk of developing old-age diseases such as arthritis, kidney disease and canine Alzheimer’s.
Warning signs of these problems include bad breath, sleeping more, increased urinatin... |
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Media Releases for February
2006
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| 27/02/2006 |
RSPCA PROMOTES BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF FARM ANIMALS
The secret lives of cows and the thinking power of sheep are among the topics being discussed at the 2006 RSPCA Australia Scientific Seminar, to be held tomorrow in Canberra.
The topic for this year’s seminar is “The Five Freedoms and beyond: improving welfare of production animals”.
Finding... |
| 26/02/2006 |
STATEMENT FROM RSPCA AUSTRALIA REGARDING LIVE EXPORTS
The RSPCA welcomes the heightened awareness of animal welfare issues in the live export trade that has been achieved by the footage aired on tonight’s edition of 60 Minutes.
It is a fact that Australian authorities have no control over the treatment of livestock once they arrive at their dest... |
| 15/02/2006 |
WELFARE STANDARDS IN LIVE EXPORTS FAR FROM ADEQUATE
RSPCA Australia CEO Peter Mullins said today that welfare standards in the live export industry are neither high nor adequate.
The clearest measure of this is the export industry’s failure to implement all the recommendations of the 2003 Keniry Review.
“The standards that were adopted as a res... |
| 9/02/2006 |
RSPCA WANTS ACTION TO IMPROVE RODEO ANIMAL WELFARE
National animal welfare standards for rodeos should be adopted and enforced in Tasmania.
That’s the recommendation resulting from a meeting convened in Launceston yesterday between rodeo organisers, government vets and RSPCA Chief Animal Welfare Officer Graeme Lewis.
The RSPCA believes the i... |
| 6/02/2006 |
APPEAL RESULTS IN IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR ELEPHANTS
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has today placed a number of conditions on the permits to import eight elephants from Thailand to Taronga and Melbourne zoos.
IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), RSPCA Australia and Humane Society International (HSI) appealed the decision by the... |
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Media Releases for December
2005
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| 7/12/2005 |
TRIBUNAL ELEPHANT RULING QUESTIONS ELEPHANT ENCLOSURE.
A tribunal today indicated that Taronga and Melbourne zoos must satisfy several conditions before they will allow the importation of eight Asian elephants they purchased from Thailand.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Sydney today said that a number of questions must be answered before a d... |
| 2/12/2005 |
PEST CONTROL TRAPPED IN THE PAST: RSPCA.
RSPCA welcomes moves towards a national approach to pest animal control, but also calls on Governments and research institutions to develop new humane pest control techniques, rather than relying on the tools of the past.
Introduced animals have had a long history of mistreatment in this country ... |
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Media Releases for October
2005
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| 20/10/2005 |
ZOOS ADMIT ‘OPTIMAL’ CARE FOR ELEPHANTS NOT THE PRIORITY.
Taronga Zoo and Melbourne Zoo plan to keep eight new Asian elephants in city zoos rather than larger open range facilities, because Australian regulations do not demand they be kept in optimal, or the absolute best available, conditions.
This admission was made during closing remarks yesterday by... |
| 11/10/2005 |
ELEPHANTS GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE IN A CONFINED SPACE, TRIBUNAL TOLD.
Eight Asian elephants will be given a life sentence in a confined space if their import to Australian zoos goes ahead, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal heard today.
Stephen Rares, senior counsel for IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), RSPCA Australia and Humane Society Internat... |
| 7/10/2005 |
WELFARE GROUPS GEAR UP FOR MAJOR LEGAL CHALLENGE AGAINST GOVERNMENT.
Three leading animal welfare and conservation organisations are gearing up for the start of a major legal appeal against the Government.
The legal appeal, by IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), RSPCA Australia and Humane Society International (HSI), will begin on Tuesday (11 Octobe... |
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Media Releases for September
2005
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| 27/09/2005 |
ONE WEEK, ONE THOUSAND NEW HOMES.
During RSPCA Awareness Week (1-8 October 2005), the RSPCA will be attempting to find happy new ‘forever homes’ for 1,000 animals in need.
The latest national statistics from the RSPCA reveal that in the 2004/2005 financial year, the RSPCA was able to find new homes for more than 36,400 animals.
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| 12/09/2005 |
RSPCA SAYS FAIR GO FOR FARM ANIMALS.
Battery hen farming, sow stalls and live exports are equally targeted by the RSPCA’s latest national offensive against cruelty in farming, which calls for a ‘Fair Go for Farm Animals’.
In a year that has seen Australian farming industries struggle against the influence of extreme animal rights gr... |
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Media Releases for August
2005
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| 23/08/2005 |
RELEASE OF NATIONAL STUDY INTO FATE OF RACEHORSES.
The fate of horses that leave the Australian racing industry is the subject of a new study, partly funded by RSPCA Australia, to be released later this week.
The study is the first of its kind conducted in Australia, with no known research having investigated the number of ex-racehorses that end ... |
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Media Releases for July
2005
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| 21/07/2005 |
THAI ELEPHANT IMPORTATION: THE FACTS.
FACT: Breeding rates of elephants in the Thai tourist camps are better than Australian zoos can realistically hope to achieve.
In the tourist camp these eight elephants came from, ten female elephants are pregnant right now.
“Why risk bringing these elephants to Australia when they are bre... |
| 20/07/2005 |
WELFARE GROUPS LAUNCH LAST DITCH EFFORTS TO SAVE THAI ELEPHANTS.
The RSPCA will take part in legal action through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to stop Australian zoos from importing nine endangered Asian elephants from Thailand.
The RSPCA believes the welfare of elephants in zoos is severely compromised.
The RSPCA will join IFAW (International... |
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Media Releases for May
2005
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| 8/05/2005 |
ALL PEOPLE GREAT AND SMALL WELCOME AT MILLION PAWS WALK.
Do you know someone who’s a real party animal?
Do you go wild on the weekend or are you dog-tired at the end of the day?
Do you have a friend who can be a bit catty, or do you just like horsing around?
You don’t have to be a pet owner to take part in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk - bring ... |
| 1/05/2005 |
FRESH START TO FITNESS AT MILLION PAWS WALK 2005.
If your New Year’s Resolution to be fitter and healthier is a distant memory, the Million Paws Walk provides a great opportunity for Australian pets and people to make a fresh new start, according to RSPCA President Dr Hugh Wirth.
Around 60% of Australians or more than 7.4 million people are ov... |
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Media Releases for April
2005
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| 24/04/2005 |
RSPCA PRESIDENT: TIME TO TAKE A STAND AND TAKE A WALK.
The RSPCA is encouraging all Australians to stand together and walk to show their intolerance for animal cruelty in their community, according the RSPCA Australia President, Dr Hugh Wirth.
A number of very public acts of cruelty against animals since the beginning of the year have highlighted t... |
| 17/04/2005 |
STITCH IN TIME SAVES MORE THAN NINE FOR THE RSPCA.
With only four weeks to go til the 12th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday 15 May, the sewing room in Melissa Ireland’s home is not a quiet place to be.
For more than five years, Ms Ireland has tirelessly devoted her time and energy to creating the stunning royal blue coats that are proud... |
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Media Releases for February
2005
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| 21/02/2005 |
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS: A HUMAN PROBLEM.
At the RSPCA Australia 2005 Scientific Seminar (Tuesday 22 February at the Telstra Theatre, Australian War Memorial, Canberra), expert speakers from across Australia will pinpoint the relationships between cruelty to animals and future violence, and examine ways to prevent cruelty through early inte... |
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Media Releases for January
2005
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| 2/01/2005 |
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR PEOPLE AND PETS FROM THE HEART FOUNDATION AND THE RSPCA.
In a bid to curb declining levels of physical activity in both people and their pets, the RSPCA and the National Heart Foundation of Australia have teamed up to produce a new Community Service Announcement to improve the health of Australians.
The bright, quirky and energetic CSA which has just b... |
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Media Releases for December
2004
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| 16/12/2004 |
THE 12 DAYS OF THE RSPCA’S CHRISTMAS.
As Australian families gather together to celebrate Christmas, the RSPCA reflects on numbers of a different kind. With the passing of yet another year, the national peak animal welfare charity has experienced good and bad news throughout 2004:
12 inches is the depth that a harpoon is intended to ... |
| 14/12/2004 |
STATEMENT FROM RSPCA AUSTRALIA RE: IMPORTATION OF NINE ELEPHANTS FROM THAILAND.
RSPCA Australia today welcomed Emma Alberici’s story for The 7.30 Report (ABC TV, Tuesday 14 December) on the proposal from a consortium of Australian and New Zealand zoos to import nine elephants from Thailand.
The ultimate decision will be at the discretion of the Australian Government Minister... |
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Media Releases for November
2004
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| 17/11/2004 |
HOW MUCH IS THAT AUSSIE IN THE PHOTO…
Is too little going to be too much for Australians this Christmas?
What does it cost to ‘buy’ a politician?
How much would you pay to bring a Hollywood star into your bedroom?
Can an Olympic gold medallist pull off another miracle performance to reach the front of the field?
The RSPCA’s... |
| 17/11/2004 |
RSPCA AUSTRALIA: MULESING DEADLINE GOOD NEWS BUT NOT SOON ENOUGH.
Animal welfare and wool production need not be mutually exclusive.
This is the strong message underlining RSPCA Australia’s move to welcome the initiative by Australian wool producers to eliminate mulesing by 2010 and to improve the conditions and treatment of Australian sheep.
Reflecting the... |
| 8/11/2004 |
‘PETARAZZI’ REVEALS HIDDEN ANIMAL SIDE TO AUSTRALIAN CELEBRITIES.
Sydney, 8th November 2004 – A highly original photography exhibition, Petarazzi, today opened its doors at the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, providing a rare glimpse into the intimate relationships between some of Australia’s best known celebrities and their pets.
The exhibition, which has ... |
| 5/11/2004 |
RSPCA AUSTRALIA URGES ENVIRONMENT MINISTER TO START OFF ON THE RIGHT TRACKS.
The RSPCA congratulates Senator the Hon. Ian Campbell on his reappointment to the role of Federal Minister for the Environment and Heritage, and urges the Minister to make his first decisions in this important portfolio count.
The Minister is currently considering a proposal by a consortium of Au... |
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Media Releases for October
2004
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| 15/10/2004 |
STATEMENT FROM RSPCA AUSTRALIA REGARDING MULESING OF SHEEP.
RSPCA Australia does not endorse or accept mulesing as an essential sheep husbandry procedure.
In particular geographical locations, where there is a high risk of flystrike and it has been established that there is absolutely no acceptable alternative to mulesing, the RSPCA considers mulesing a n... |
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Media Releases for September
2004
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| 13/09/2004 |
LIVE EXPORTS MUST END: MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SPENT PROPPING UP CRUEL TRADE.
The latest RSPCA campaign confirms that with appropriate support, the live export of Australian animals for slaughter CAN be stopped and replaced by an expanded chilled meat trade.
“Of course chilled meat exports are not able to compete with live exports on the uneven playing field that is the cu... |
| 12/09/2004 |
RSPCA LAUNCHES NATIONAL OFFENSIVE ON LIVE EXPORTS.
The cruel and unnecessary live export trade is costing Australian jobs and must be stopped, says the RSPCA, which today launched its national offensive condemning the trade.
Against the backdrop of a local sheep property, Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, launched the media ca... |
| 10/09/2004 |
LABOR MEAT POLICY NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT AUSTRALIAN LIVESTOCK.
RSPCA Australia, which will launch its latest campaign against live exports on Sunday, today welcomed the Federal ALP’s policy for the red meat sector but is concerned that reforms do not go far enough to protect Australian livestock from this harsh trade.
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fish... |
| 1/09/2004 |
HUMANE TREATMENT MUST BE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY.
Humane methods for killing joeys, targeting culls towards male animals and a ban on non-commercial shooters are recommendations at the forefront of the RSPCA’s response to the review of the Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos, which is taking place now.
RSPCA Australia today ur... |
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Media Releases for March
2004
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| 30/03/2004 |
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO KENIRY WELCOMED - WITH RESERVATIONS.
The RSPCA today welcomed the federal government's response to the Keniry report into the live export industry but expressed disappointment that not all the Keniry recommendations were fully accepted. The animal welfare body said that, although only a total ban on live exports could guarantee an end ... |
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Media Releases for February
2004
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| 15/02/2004 |
NEW RSPCA ADVICE ON KILLING LOBSTERS AND CRABS.
RSPCA Australia today released new guidelines on the humane killing of lobsters, crabs and other crustaceans when used for food. The guidelines are aimed at restaurants, caterers and cooks in general to help ensure that crustaceans are killed and prepared for the table in the most humane way.
Th... |
| 5/02/2004 |
THERE IS SOMETHING THE RSPCA WANTS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT.
The future of the live animal export trade hangs in the balance.
The RSPCA today launched a major campaign imploring every Federal Cabinet Minister to support the adoption and implementation of all eight of the recommendations of the Keniry Report without amendment. Whilst not moving from its pos... |
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Media Releases for January
2004
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| 27/01/2004 |
RSPCA OPPOSES NT PLANS FOR SAFARI HUNTING OF CROCODILES.
The safari hunting of native crocodiles by rich international tourists could become a reality if a proposal by the Northern Territory Government is allowed to go ahead. The proposal, contained in the Draft Management Plan for Saltwater Crocodiles in the Northern Territory is currently awaiting appro... |
| 8/01/2004 |
RSPCA URGES GOVT TO IMPLEMENT LIVE EXPORT CHANGES.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, said today the RSPCA welcomed the recommendations contained in the report of the Keniry inquiry into the live export trade and urged Minister Truss to recommend to Cabinet that the recommendations from the Keniry Inquiry be immediately adopted.
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Media Releases for October
2003
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| 28/10/2003 |
CORMO EXPRESS SHEEP – IS THIS THE END OF THE SUFFERING?
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, today expressed relief at the federal government claim that the sheep which survived the disastrous voyage of the MV Cormo Express would not be onsold.
This follows earlier speculation that the Eritrean government, which received the sheep ... |
| 10/10/2003 |
YET ANOTHER ENQUIRY WHILE THE CORMO SHEEP AWAIT THEIR FATE.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, has called the Government’s announcement of yet another enquiry into the live export industry nothing but a political whitewash to justify the lack of proper regulation of the industry and a waste of taxpayer’s money.
“Already we have had two... |
| 4/10/2003 |
RSPCA FIGURES SHOW WE STILL HAVE A LOT TO LEARN.
The RSPCA today marked World Animal Day by releasing its national statistics for the 2002 to 2003 financial year.
The statistics show that around 133,000 animals were received by the RSPCA, Australia’s peak animal welfare organisation, in the last year and that nearly 44,000 complaints of cruelty... |
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Media Releases for September
2003
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| 22/09/2003 |
RSPCA TELLS MINISTER - STOP BLAMING US - JUST FIX IT!
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, has expressed outrage at the suggestion by Federal Agriculture Minister Truss that public comment on the MV Cormo Express* sheep disaster should be gagged.
Dr Wirth said that whilst the 50,000 sheep stranded on the Cormo Express in the Persi... |
| 11/09/2003 |
LIVE EXPORT - WHERE LIES THE GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY? ASKS RSPCA.
The RSPCA is outraged at the delay that has been encountered in the unloading of 57,000 sheep from the ship, Cormo Express, currently in the Middle East and at the government’s apparent inability to fix the problem.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia said, “This continued delay... |
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Media Releases for August
2003
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| 28/08/2003 |
RSPCA WELCOMES THE SUSPENSION ON LIVE EXPORT ANIMALS TO SAUDI ARABIA.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, has welcomed the suspension on the export of live animals for slaughter to Saudi Arabia.
“This quick and appropriate action shows that the Federal Government has listened to the concerns expressed by the Australian public on the live export of... |
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Media Releases for July
2003
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| 28/07/2003 |
RSPCA SUPPORTS A BAN ON THE EXPORT OF ANIMALS FOR SLAUGHTER.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, has called for a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter.
The RSPCA does not support the live export trade as it subjects millions of animals to inhumane and cruel practices within Australia, on their journey overseas and at their fin... |
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Media Releases for May
2003
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| 12/05/2003 |
HAVE YOU EVER MET A SMART ANIMAL?
Stories about inspiring encounters with smart animals are wanted for a new book.
It will be called Smarter than Jack and is to be published by Avocado Press in conjunction with the RSPCA.
So, if you’ve ever been amazed by the intelligence of an animal, now is the time to write about it.
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| 5/05/2003 |
RSPCA MEMORIAL TO ANIMALS IN WAR.
Sitting quietly, you hear the gentle sound of water as it flows over the sides of a tear shaped pool.
Around the pool, you see the footprints of animals set in stone, as if they have congregated at this water hole to satisfy their thirst.
In the centre of the pool above the water, there rest... |
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Media Releases for November
2002
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| 12/11/2002 |
OPERATION CHAMPION: RSPCA CALLS FOR DOB-INS ON DOG AND COCK FIGHTING.
The RSPCA is appealing to the public to phone in with information on the cruel and illegal activities of organised dog fighting and cock fighting.
A national phone-in, tagged ‘Operation Champion’ is to be held this Thursday 14 November.
The toll-free Operation Champion hotline is 1800 777 22... |
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Media Releases for September
2002
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| 30/09/2002 |
RSPCA: PET OWNERS NEED EDUCATING.
As part of RSPCA Awareness Week the RSPCA today released its national statistics for the 2001 to 2002 financial year, compiled from figures from the state and territory RSPCA bodies.
The statistics show that over 132,000 animals were received by the RSPCA during that period.
National Presiden... |
| 27/09/2002 |
NOT PRETTY ENOUGH? THAT'S OKAY, SAYS RSPCA.
As part of its upcoming RSPCA Awareness Week, the RSPCA is today launching a moving new Community Service Announcement television ad, featuring the music of top Australian performer Kasey Chambers and starring a lovable assortment of animals.
The ad was developed and produced by Sydney and Newc... |
| 7/09/2002 |
RSPCA CALLS FOR BAN ON NON-COMMERCIAL ROO SHOOTING.
Environment Australia today released a report prepared by RSPCA Australia examining the humaneness of the commercial kangaroo industry and the control of kangaroo killing across Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and South Australia.
The report indicates an improvement in the humanen... |
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Media Releases for July
2002
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| 17/07/2002 |
RSPCA: CATTLE BAN MUST INCLUDE THE RED SEA.
The RSPCA is appalled by the revelation yesterday that 880 cattle died on the livestock transport ship MV Becrux in the Middle East earlier this month.
Initial reports had suggested a death toll of around 200.
The newly revealed toll means that half of the Bos taurus cattle loaded at Portlan... |
| 12/07/2002 |
RSPCA URGES ACTION OVER CATTLE DEATHS.
Recent calls from the Federal Trade Minister for the livestock export industry not to overreact or move too quickly to a self-imposed ban in response to the loss of at least 200 cattle in the Persian Gulf on the MV Becrux have alarmed the RSPCA.
The Minister, Mark Vaile, is currently in Libya le... |
| 1/07/2002 |
RSPCA CALLS FOR ANSWERS AS 200 CATTLE DIE.
The news that 200 head of Australian cattle have died on board a ship in the searing heat and humidity of the Arabian Gulf, on their way to a Middle East port, has prompted Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of the RSPCA, to today call on the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren T... |
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Media Releases for May
2002
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| 19/05/2002 |
SAYONARA WHALING!
Dr Hugh Wirth, President of RSPCA Australia, has praised the decision of Dr David Kemp, the Federal Minister for the Environment and Heritage, to attend the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission ('IWC') that commences tomorrow in Shimonoseki, Japan.
"Since becoming the Environm... |
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Media Releases for February
2002
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| 25/02/2002 |
RSPCA PRESIDENT CALLS ON THE ACT GOVERNMENT TO MAKE A STAND ON FIREWORKS.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of the RSPCA, today called on the ACT government to state its position on over-the-counter sales of fireworks.
Dr Wirth, in Canberra for the RSPCA Scientific Seminar at the Australian War Memorial, said that a Workcover report tabled in the ACT Assembly last year... |
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Media Releases for December
2001
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| 16/12/2001 |
RSPCA URGES GOVERNMENT ACTION TO REDUCE THE PROBLEM OF HOMELESS ANIMALS.
Figures released today show that RSPCA shelters across Australia cared for around 135,000 animals over the last financial year, illustrating the vital role played by the country's largest animal welfare organisation.
Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of RSPCA Australia, said "There is an expecta... |
| 10/12/2001 |
RSPCA AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE.
RSPCA Australia today launched its completely revamped website which has been developed, on a voluntary basis, by a group of Melbourne students.
President of RSPCA Australia, Dr Hugh Wirth, said the website is an essential tool in disseminating information about RSPCA campaigns and policies as w... |
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Media Releases for May
2001
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| 16/05/2001 |
RSPCA: STOP CATTLE TO KOREA.
Dr Hugh Wirth, President of RSPCA Australia, has called for an end to any further livestock exports to South Korea following the beating to death of several Australian cattle by a mob of angry Korean farmers.
The farmers were protesting about the threat of livestock imports to their livelihoods.... |
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Media Releases for March
2001
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| 9/03/2001 |
RSPCA SAYS THERE'S NO TRUTH IN EGG LABELLING DECISION.
Dr Hugh Wirth, President of RSPCA Australia, has expressed disappointment with the outcome of a decision by Federal, State and Territory Ministers meeting in Wellington today on egg carton labelling.
The Ministers agreed to a national egg carton labelling system which includes lettering of 6mm w... |
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Media Releases for February
2001
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| 28/02/2001 |
RSPCA URGES BOYCOTT OF ADVERTISERS.
RSPCA National President Dr Hugh Wirth, today urged the public to boycott those products advertised during the 'Survivor 2' television program to be screened nationally tonight on the Channel 9 Network.
The RSPCA has expressed outrage at the program, which depicts the slaughter of an alleged wild... |
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Media Releases for December
2000
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| 17/12/2000 |
STOP DOGS BECOMING FASHION VICTIMS - BAN TAIL DOCKING!
In launching the RSPCA's campaign against the cosmetic tail docking of dogs, Dr Hugh Wirth, National President of the RSPCA, today described dogs with docked tails as "fashion victims" and called on all legislators to ban "this cruel and unnecessary practice".
The RSPCA is urging an end to the... |
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Media Releases for November
2000
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| 11/11/2000 |
RSPCA NATIONAL STATS PAINT A GRIM PICTURE.
National statistics released by the RSPCA today paint a grim picture for animals across Australia, with tens of thousands of animals being subjected to cruelty, dumped or surrendered to shelters.
"It is a sad indictment on our society that RSPCA Inspectors across the country had to carry out over... |
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Media Releases for August
2000
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| 18/08/2000 |
DECISION ON BATTERY CAGES A NATIONAL DISGRACE.
RSPCA Australia President, Dr Hugh Wirth, believes that Australia's Agricultural Ministers have missed the boat and in doing so, a golden opportunity to be in the vanguard of providing humane systems for production animals.
Dr Wirth's statement followed an announcement today that a meeting of Agr... |
| 15/08/2000 |
RSPCA REFUTES CLAIMS ON IMPACT OF BATTERY CAGE BAN.
Dr Hugh Wirth, President of RSPCA Australia, today refuted claims on how the banning of battery cages would adversely effect the consumer.
Australian Egg Industry Association (AEIA) Executive Director, Mr Hugh McMaster claimed in a recent ABC radio interview that the cost of a dozen eggs would ri... |
| 13/08/2000 |
50,000 CONSUMERS CALL FOR BAN ON BATTERY CAGES.
"If 50,000 people tell us they want barn-laid eggs, we will do it and change. The industry will be driven by consumers.''
Mr Hugh McMaster, Executive Director, Australian Egg Industry Association, The Age newspaper, 4 January 2000.
On Monday morning Dr Hugh Wirth, President of RSPCA Aus... |
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Media Releases for July
2000
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| 18/07/2000 |
RSPCA CALLS FOR END OF BATTERY CAGE SYSTEM.
RSPCA Australia President Dr Hugh Wirth today reaffirmed the RSPCA's preferred position on the use of battery cages for layer hens - that battery cages should be phased out within a five year period.
Dr Wirth's statement follows the RSPCA's participation in a Layer Hen Housing Conference held on ... |
| 4/07/2000 |
RSPCA CALLS FOR CONTINUATION OF WHALING BAN.
With the current meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Adelaide, RSPCA Australia strongly reaffirms its opposition to commercial whaling and support for the proposed South Pacific Whale Sanctuary.
The RSPCA is completely opposed to the hunting and killing of whales on the gr... |
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Media Releases for February
2000
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| 15/02/2000 |
DUCK SHOOTING - KILL THE SPORT.
The RSPCA today launches a national public awareness campaign entitled "Duck shooting - kill the sport" which seeks to ban the 'sport' of recreational duck shooting.
RSPCA national president, Dr Wirth said at the launch that between 594,000 and 900,000 ducks are crippled or wounded annually in ... |
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Media Releases for December
1999
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| 15/12/1999 |
NATIONAL STATISTICS SHOW PETS DON'T MAKE GOOD PRESENTS
RSPCA national annual statistics released today show 153,495 animals were abandoned or surrendered to the RSPCA during 1998/99 which is a timely reminder before Christmas that pets do not make good Christmas presents.
National president, Dr Hugh Wirth said the statistics included 72,360 dogs an... |
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Media Releases for August
1999
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| 31/08/1999 |
DESEX CATS TO REDUCE SHOCKING STATISTICS.
More than a quarter of a million unwanted, abandoned and stray cats have been taken in by the RSPCA over the past five years and the RSPCA is pleading with the public to desex their cats to reduce this shocking statistic.
A national public awareness campaign entitled "Our Biggest Problem is Mul... |
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Media Releases for February
1999
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| 14/02/1999 |
GOVERNMENT DISHONEST TO AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC
The federal government has been dishonest to the Australian public about the penalty it imposed on the export company responsible for the deaths of 570 head of cattle on board the 'Charolais Express' en route to Israel, last June.
RSPCA national president, Dr Hugh Wirth condemns the decision of... |
| 9/02/1999 |
HELP THE RSPCA GET HENS OUT OF CAGES: THINK BEFORE YOU CHOOSE YOUR EGGS.
RSPCA National President, Dr Hugh Wirth today launched the RSPCA's intensive farming campaign calling on all Australians to "Think before you choose your eggs".
10.5 million hens are confined to tiny battery cages day and night, on average, for more than a year to produce the majority of Austra... |
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Media Releases for January
1999
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| 28/01/1999 |
RSPCA SHOCK: 80% OF CATTLE SHIPMENT DEAD.
80% or 800 head of cattle from a shipment of 1,011 suffocated on board a cattle ship Temberong last night on a voyage between Darwin and Indonesia.
The RSPCA is shocked and horrified by this disaster which is believed to have happened when the relatively new ship's generator failed and proper v... |
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Media Releases for October
1998
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| 28/10/1998 |
THOUSANDS OF PETS WAIT FOR NEW HOMES.
160,128 animals were surrendered to the RSPCA during 1997/98, which means that there are thousands of pets waiting for new homes at RSPCA shelters around Australia at any one time.
National president, Dr Hugh Wirth said these figures are a national disgrace and the RSPCA's message of responsible ... |
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Media Releases for August
1998
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| 27/08/1998 |
RSPCA QUESTIONS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CREDIBILITY.
The RSPCA is today questioning the federal government's credibility and commitment to animal welfare with news that an export company, undergoing an inquiry into the loss of 45.5% of a shipment of cattle, is still exporting live animals.
RSPCA national president, Dr Hugh Wirth has been told tha... |
| 6/08/1998 |
RSPCA CALLS ON AQIS TO STOP SHIPMENTS OF LIVE CATTLE.
RSPCA Australia is calling on the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) to stop two shipments of Bos Taurus cattle due to leave Fremantle on 6th and 10th August for Middle Eastern destinations before a current inquiry is completed.
It is understood that AQIS are intending to clear... |
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Media Releases for July
1998
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| 27/07/1998 |
FULLY REGULATE LIVESTOCK EXPORT TRADE.
RSPCA National President, Dr Hugh Wirth is today again calling on the federal Minister for Primary Industries and Energy, John Anderson to fully regulate the livestock export trade and to withdraw the export licences of both the livestock exporters and the shipping company involved in the "Charolais... |
| 17/07/1998 |
236 CATTLE DEAD: A BLOODY DISGRACE.
236 head of Australian cattle died on board an unseaworthy ship, the "Charolais Express" before they reached their Middle Eastern destination at Jordan on Sunday 12 July, 1998.
The cattle were part of a shipment of 1,200 being sent to Israel from Bunbury, which suffocated when lower deck windows ... |
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