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.

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.

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

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

The RSPCA’s opposition to weak and flawed new poultry welfare standards have been justified, after an ABC 730 story aired details of behind-the-scenes collusion and inappropriate behaviour by the egg industry and the NSW Government.