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Animals Australia CEO named Victoria's Senior Australian of the Year

The prestigious honour is not only recognition of decades of dedicated service to animals but an important acknowledgment of the growing status animals have in our society.

15 November 2023

Government and policy
Take action for dingoes

2 October 2023
Government and policy
Have your say: ending live sheep export

1 June 2023
Government and policy
Federal judge orders live cattle export from Brazil to end

9 May 2023

Government and policy
It's official: live animal export by sea is now banned in New Zealand!

Cows and calves will be safe from live export cruelty thanks to New Zealand' decision to bring the country' live export trade to an end.

1 May 2023
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Speak up against legalised cruelty in Victoria

There is a critical window of opportunity right now for you to make sure Victoria's new animal welfare laws protect all animals. Complete an online survey and provide your written submission today.

11 October 2022

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Labor’s election win marks a historic moment for animals

25 May 2022
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How a National Commission for Animal Welfare will help animals

13 May 2022
Government and policy
Who's standing up for animals this Federal election?

9 May 2022
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Summer live export ban at risk

23 March 2022
Government and policy
Animal-friendly law changes worth celebrating!

28 January 2022
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End the use of shark nets and drumlines in Australia

11 January 2022

Government and policy
Ensure your MP is fully informed on battery cages

The egg industry has seemingly been sending state MPs very questionable 'information' in the lead up to a big decision on cages. Share the full story for hens!

24 December 2021
Government and policy
End Live Export - No animal should die like this

For the millions of animals who have fallen victim to this callous industry, and the countless more who are at risk of sharing their fate — urge the Australian Government to spare animals from the cruelty of live export.

24 December 2021

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Does the Labor Party stand against this cruelty?

23 December 2021
Government and policy
Ensure NSW doesn't derail the battery cage ban

23 December 2021
Government and policy
Governments fail to address the cow in the room at COP26 – now, it’s up to us

17 December 2021
Government and policy
How laws are failing animals: codes of cruelty

7 December 2021
Government and policy
Shocking cruelty inside Aus Govt approved slaughterhouse

30 July 2021
Government and policy
HUGE news for farmed animals: EU looks set to ban cages

30 June 2021