Our role

The state and territory member Societies provide services to animals in need through their shelters and inspectorates. In the national office, RSPCA Australia works to influence animal welfare policy, practice and legislation across the country
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Key issues

The RSPCA advocates for the welfare of animals across a number of industries, issues and platforms. Help from our supporters is important to progress change. Working together is key.
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On 1 July 2024, the Federal Government…
Live sheep export

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Whether you're an individual or a business, there are multiple ways you can support the RSPCA
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About

The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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Adopt

By choosing adoption, you’ll not only have the chance to make a friend for life, but you’ll be giving an animal a second chance and helping support the RSPCA.
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RSPCA Australia 10 Oct 2013
Chief Scientist in top 100
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RSPCA Australia 4 Oct 2013
Consumer power sees Woolies commit to cage free
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RSPCA Australia 27 Sep 2013
PM warned: Animal welfare standards non-negotiable
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RSPCA Australia 17 Sep 2013
Farming knowledge a plus for New Ag Minister
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RSPCA Australia 10 Sep 2013
Pearl of Para narrowly escapes another disaster at sea
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RSPCA Australia 29 Aug 2013
RSPCA welcomes promise of cruelty-free cosmetics
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RSPCA Australia 27 Aug 2013
RSPCA says new abattoirs in the north a win-win
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RSPCA Australia 9 Aug 2013
New RSPCA shelter
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RSPCA Australia 24 Jul 2013
DAFF Investigation ignores live export industry failings
Enquiries
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RSPCA Australia

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0419 748 907

Please note that RSPCA Australia is the national office of the RSPCA and does not have an animal operations function. For queries about adoptions, shelter operations or animal cruelty complaints or investigations, please contact the relevant state or territory RSPCA on the details below.

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