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‘Embarrassing’ ALEC submission fails to reflect science, community concern over live export cruelty

Tuesday, 8th May 2018

The RSPCA says the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council’s (ALEC) submission to the McCarthy review shows a worrying but predictable lack of understanding of the gravity of the curren

“Weasel words” and false assurances: RSPCA slams live exporters’ weak response to public outrage

Thursday, 19th April 2018

The RSPCA would welcome establishment of the long-awaited independent office to oversee animal welfare; but says it’s not a solution to the live export crisis and must be accompanied by a

RSPCA statement regarding on-board footage of live exported sheep

Thursday, 5th April 2018

The RSPCA has viewed the highly-disturbing footage expected to air on 60 Minutes this Sunday night, and we look forward to the Minister taking the strongest possible action to stop this suf

RSPCA welcomes technical advice on live export standards review

Friday, 28th July 2017

The RSPCA today welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government, that it will establish a skills-based technical committee to oversee the review of the Australian Standards for the E

ABC’s “7.30” Reveals Shameful Inactivity on Live Export Standards

Wednesday, 22nd June 2016

Government review highlights fundamental problems with live exports

Wednesday, 21st May 2014

RSPCA Australia is demanding immediate government action to expedite changes to Australia’s live export standards following the release of a report that highlights serious deficiencies in the cur