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Fate of millions of hens in limbo after inconclusive ag ministers’ meeting

Thursday, 13th July 2023

The RSPCA welcomed news today that state and territory agriculture ministers have endorsed new national Poultry Standards and Guidelines – paving the way for a long-overdue phase out of barren battery cages – but said it was disappointing there is still no certainty on a timeframe for Australia’s millions of layer hens.

Listen to the facts, not the fearmongering, on battery cage phase out

Wednesday, 12th July 2023

The RSPCA has reiterated its strong support for a long-overdue phase out of barren battery cages – following an unprecedented rise in disinformation from cage egg advocates.

RSPCA celebrates historic battery cage phase out

Thursday, 18th August 2022

The RSPCA has welcomed today’s announcement that Australia will finally phase out barren battery cages – a historic move that will improve the lives of millions of layer hens.

RSPCA backs independent panel recommendation to end battery cages

Wednesday, 23rd June 2021

RSPCA Australia has welcomed the Independent Panel on Poultry Welfare’s draft recommendations to phase out battery cages for layer hens in Australia.

Cheeky Chooks in the classroom

Thursday, 5th March 2020

Australia’s most trusted animal welfare organisation is venturing into new technological territory to teach children about farm animal welfare, through the launch of its first online game,

RSPCA calls for leadership as further delays to finalising national poultry standards announced

Wednesday, 30th October 2019

A communique released following the Agriculture Ministers Forum (AGMIN) last week has confirmed that further delays in finalising the nation’s animal welfare standards for poultry can be ex