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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

Back to the bad old days: RSPCA again warns against live export backflip

Thursday, 31st March 2022

The RSPCA has warned the Australian Government against backflipping on animal welfare improvements to the live sheep export trade, as new polling confirms nearly 8 in 10 Australians oppose

Live sheep export prohibition reduction an unacceptable risk

Monday, 24th January 2022

RSPCA Australia has warned against reducing the current prohibition on live sheep exports to the Middle East during the northern summer –