Media Releases and Statements

BREAKING NEWS: More than 7 in 10 Western Australians still want live sheep export to end

Monday, 19th June 2023

New research confirms more than 7 in 10 Western Australians still want the cruel and unnecessary live sheep export trade to end.

RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Aussies asked to be a hero for dogs in need

Wednesday, 17th May 2023

On Sunday 28 May, thousands of people and their dogs will walk to fight animal cruelty, with the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk back for another year.

RSPCA welcomes much-needed progress on animal welfare in Federal Budget

Wednesday, 10th May 2023

The RSPCA has welcomed the funding for several important animal welfare initiatives in the 23-24 Federal Budget, and says the decisions represent a long-overdue and much-needed focus on animal welf

RSPCA calls again for pig industry action to improve stunning

Tuesday, 28th March 2023

The RSPCA has reiterated its long-running calls for the Australian pig industry to progress alternative methods to carbon dioxide (CO2) stunning.

Live sheep export phase out one step closer with panel announcement

Friday, 3rd March 2023

The RSPCA has welcomed the news today of concrete next steps towards a phase out of live sheep export.

Horse sense: RSPCA seminar shines spotlight on horse welfare

Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

The RSPCA’s 2023 Animal Welfare Seminar gets underway today, bringing together experts to share knowledge and insights about improving horse welfare in Australia.