Is there a link between domestic violence and animal abuse? Numerous studies have confirmed that in households with companion animals experiencing domestic violence and abuse, there is also a high...
Are there laws that require companion animal breeders to meet certain standards of care? Laws relating to the welfare of animals vary in different states. In some states, companion animal breeders have to be...
Is the use of cat or dog fur legal in Australia? Under regulation 4W of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Cth), the importation into Australia of cat or dog fur...
Should Australia have a national body to oversee animal welfare? Given that animals play an important role in the lives of all Australians, the RSPCA strongly believes that we need...
How do I contact the Minister for Agriculture to ask for improvements in animal welfare? Most farm animal welfare issues are the responsibility of State and Territory governments. If you are concerned about the way...
What are Ag-gag laws and how would they affect transparency and trust in animal production? An “Ag-gag” law is the name given to legislation designed to curb the rise in animal activist monitoring and investigative...
How can I lobby government to improve animal welfare? Most animal welfare issues are the responsibility of State and Territory governments. If you are concerned about an animal welfare...
At what stage of development do animals become sentient? Animal sentience is the capacity of an animal to experience different feelings such as suffering or pleasure. The onset of...