What is the RSPCA’s view on breed-specific legislation?
Breed specific legislation (BSL) consists of legal restrictions on the importation, sale, keeping and rehoming of certain types of dogs...
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Are fish protected by animal welfare legislation?
The status of fish under State and Territory animal welfare legislation depends on whether they are included in the definition... -
Should pet greyhounds have to wear muzzles?
In some Australian jurisdictions, there is a compulsory requirement for pet greyhounds to wear a muzzle in public. Greyhound muzzling... -
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... -
Can the RSPCA prosecute farmers for performing painful husbandry procedures without anaesthetic or pain relief?
The RSPCA can only prosecute farmers for cruelty if they have broken laws relating to animal welfare that apply in... -
Why can’t the RSPCA prosecute farmers for keeping animals in intensive systems?
Intensive farming methods involve removing animals from their natural environments and keeping them housed or confined for all, or a... -
Do laws protect animals used in rodeos?
There is increasing public concern regarding the welfare of horses and cattle used in rodeos due to the potential risks... -
Is it legal to sell exotic animals such as monkeys or tigers as pets in Australia?
RSPCA Australia receives many enquiries about exotic animals such as monkeys, tigers and lions for sale over the internet. These animals... -
Are squid and octopi protected by animal welfare legislation?
Cephalopods are a group of invertebrate animals, which include octopi, squid, cuttlefish and nautili. The protection of cephalopods under animal... -
Are crustaceans protected by animal welfare legislation?
Crustaceans are a group of invertebrate animals, which most notably include crabs, crayfish, lobsters, and prawns. Whether they are protected... -
Is eating cats or dogs legal?
RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of dogs and cats for fur or food as these animals have a... -
Which States allow recreational hunting in National Parks?
Recreational hunters are, or have been, permitted under strict controls in specified national parks in Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and... -
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... -
What does ‘RSPCA’ stand for?
‘RSPCA’ stands for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This name is registered in each State... -
What are the penalties for animal cruelty offences?
Penalties for animal cruelty offences vary in each jurisdiction, but all have provisions for jail terms and fines. The maximum... -
How are RSPCA Inspectors accountable under law?
The RSPCA is recognised as Australia’s leading authority on animal care and protection. This is largely due to its role... -
What is animal sentience and why is it important?
Animal sentience is the capacity of an animal to experience different feelings such as suffering or pleasure. Negative feelings or... -
What is the Australian legislation governing animal welfare?
There are no national laws applying to animal welfare, but all states and territories regulate animal welfare in their jurisdiction.... -
Is it legal to have unrestrained dogs on ute trays or other open vehicles?
As outlined in the table below, legislation in many Australian states and territories specifically prohibit people from transporting dogs unrestrained... -
Can native animals be kept as pets?
RSPCA believes that wild animals, even if they are captive-bred, should not be kept as pets unless there is clear...