Between reports of animal abuse and cruelty, and a state government that directed $37m of taxpayer funds this year to support it, Tasmania’s greyhound racing industry has long been the subject of controversy. A petition presented to parliament in 2022, that called for the withdrawal of taxpayer funding, attracted more […]
Talking with Pussy: A Companion Book for Cat Owners from the Nineteenth Century
In 1895, cat-lover and self-asserted feline linguist Marvin R. Clark gifted the world with the powerhouse that is Pussy and Her Language. While the name might raise a few eyebrows today, Clark’s motivations were altruistic and motivated by his love of the species. With this work, he promoted the idea […]
Federal government confirms commitment to phase out live sheep export trade
One of the largest federal parliamentary e-petitions in history, that called for an end to the live sheep export trade, was tabled towards the end of November with Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt, confirming the government’s commitment to an ‘orderly and considered’ transition away from the trade. In acknowledging ‘considerable […]
Call for stronger standards in EU trade talks
Richard Mussel, RSPCA Australia’s CEO, has called on Australian and European Union political leaders to take the opportunity to ‘raise the bar on animal welfare standards in Australia’ as the Free Trade Agreement currently being negotiated nears completion. “The FTA provides an exciting and crucial opportunity to, not just improve […]