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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

Ag Minister's eleventh-hour live export intervention major blow to trust in industry

Wednesday, 28th October 2020

The RSPCA has expressed disappointment at Agriculture Minister David Littleproud’s last minute intervention on behalf of the live export industry, to block improvements in live cattle expor

Government observer report from Al Kuwait live export voyage confirms thousands of sheep suffered

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

The release of the Government’s observer report from the recent Al Kuwait shipment has today confirmed that thousands of Australian sheep were exposed to excessive heat and humidit