Government and policy
Big Four big win: NAB announces animal welfare policy!
Thanks to thousands of Animals Australia supporters taking action, NAB has announced an animal welfare policy: a first for the Big Four banks.
25 November 2019
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Government and policy
A vote for kindness: How we're giving the victims of live sheep export a voice this election!
In the lead up to Election 2019, we're presenting politicians with our vision for a kinder world, on city skylines, suburban streets and beyond. Find out how YOU can get involved!
12 April 2019
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Government and policy
Live export from Europe may soon be a thing of the past
The future of Europe' live export trade is in doubt after calls from within the European Parliament to crackdown on cruelty to exported animals.
1 February 2019
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Government and policy
SHUT IT DOWN: Australia' biggest live sheep exporter stripped of its licence to operate
Today marks a historic win in the almighty battle to save animals from live export cruelty. Emanuel exports Australia's biggest live sheep exporter is stripped of its licence to operate.
22 August 2018
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Government and policy
Live export laws: the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
Live sheep shipments have historically increased significantly during the months from May to October when sheep are exported from Australian winters to the high heat and humidity of Middle Eastern summers. This exacerbates heat stress in sheep, results in decreased…
14 April 2018
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Government and policy
Investigations expose horrors of global live export trade
World-first footage revealing the final moments of animals in Europe's live export trade has sparked outrage around the world.
14 March 2017
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Government and policy
Israel announces a freeze on live imports from Romania!
170,000 calves and sheep in Romania who will be spared a treacherous journey and cruellest of fates.
8 March 2017
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Government and policy
Vote for animals every day.
Whilst political change for animals might not happen as quickly as we'd like, we needn't wait another minute to 'cast our vote' for a kinder world for animals.
4 July 2016
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Government and policy
Horrific cruelty in Vietnam again shows live export industry can't be trusted
The government knew that animals were being sledgehammered in Vietnam. Yet they continued to allow Australian cattle to be exported there...
16 June 2016
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Government and policy
Animals Australia chosen as a 'standout charity' on world stage
For the first time, an Australian organisation has been selected as a "standout charity" by U.S.-based Animal Charity Evaluators! Animals Australia has been awarded this evaluation in recognition of our efforts to improve the lives of animals; both at home,…
2 December 2015
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Government and policy
9 reasons why the Minister for Agriculture shouldn't be the Minister for Animal Welfare
There is a fundamental conflict between the Ministerial office of Agriculture and that of Animal Welfare. The same person should not be expected -- or permitted -- to be in control of these contrary positions. But that's exactly the sticky…
22 June 2015
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Government and policy
Is the government betting on greyhounds with your tax dollars?
State governments around Australia are sinking millions of dollars into propping up a ruthless greyhound betting industry — with horrific consequences for animals and people.
16 February 2015
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Government and policy
Live export: terrifying for animals ... and people
Forcing fearful Gaza slaughterhouse workers to kill large, untamed and stressed Australian cattle is a recipe for disaster -- on both ends of the knife.
14 April 2014
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Government and policy
Battery cages banned in Europe
On the first of January this year a ban on the barren battery cage took effect across the whole European Union in what has been heralded as the greatest animal welfare advancement in our history.
27 March 2012
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Government and policy
'Hoax' claims shut down
Desperate attempts to discredit evidence of animal cruelty endemic in the live export trade were shut down during the Senate Inquiry into the welfare of animals in the live trade.
11 August 2011
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Government and policy
Fish have feelings too!
The Recreational Fishing Code finally acknowledges that fish can feel pain and suffering!
6 June 2011
