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RSPCA calls for swift and orderly live sheep export phase out

Thursday, 27th July 2023

The RSPCA today released its submission to the independent panel advising the Federal Government on how to implement a live sheep export phase out, calling for a swift and orderly phase out with a timeframe of no longer than three years.

Disappointing live export outcome reveals cruel and inconvenient truth

Thursday, 2nd April 2020

While deeply disappointed in the latest live export regulatory outcome, the RSPCA says the result validates its opposition to live animal exports and will not prevent the ultimate demise of

Australia slips further down international animal welfare ranking with ‘D’ scorecard

Thursday, 12th March 2020

The RSPCA is disheartened, yet sadly unsurprised, at revelations this week that Australia has fallen to an embarrassing ‘D’ ranking in

RSPCA statement: Release of live sheep Heat Stress Risk Assessment review draft report

Thursday, 13th December 2018

The RSPCA has welcomed the draft report of the Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) review, which was released today for public consultation.

RSPCA welcomes legal action to scrutinise live export permits

Thursday, 14th June 2018

The RSPCA has applauded today’s legal action by Animals Australia, which will bring much-needed independent scrutiny of the federal Department of Agriculture’s process for granting live she