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Consultation for cattle and sheep standards
March 07-2013
A 60-day public consultation period opened has opened on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle and for Sheep.View more
AAWS 2012 Progress Report
March 08-2013
The 2012 report on AAWS progress was prepared by the Australian Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AUSAWAC) and highlights a broad scope of activity and a very high level of in-kind contribution to this program across national and international animal welfView more
13 new AAWS projects receive funding
March 13-2013
The Australian Government is set to build on its strong track record in animal welfare, today announcing $360,000 to fund 13 new projects under the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.View more
Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare Position Statement
March 19-2013
The Zoo and Aquarium Association has recently announced the release of their Animal Welfare Position Statement (the AWPS).View more
New animal welfare information hub
March 25-2013
A revamped Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) website is now providing a central information hub on all aspects of animal welfare policies and practices, following an extensive upgrade. View more
