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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

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.

RSPCA reiterates strong support for live sheep export phase out

Wednesday, 15th February 2023

The RSPCA has reiterated its strong support for the decision to phase out live sheep export, and was pleased to see the Federal Government reaffirm its commitment to phasing out the cruel, unfixabl

Observer reports still paint a grim picture of animal welfare in live export

Friday, 16th December 2022

This week’s release of departmental observers’ reports from live export ships – the first release since the start of the pandemic – are further proof of the problems with this cruel, disaster-plagu

All parties urged to stand up for animals this federal election

Thursday, 19th May 2022

The RSPCA is pleased to see animal welfare on the agenda this federal election and commends those parties and candidates that have committed to improving animal welfare.

Eleventh-hour live export rule changes deeply concerning: RSPCA

Wednesday, 6th April 2022

The RSPCA has expressed grave concerns with the Australian Government’s decision yesterday to slash the prohibited northern summer period for live sheep export, which will see thousands more sheep