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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.

Michelle Bridges named the ultimate good egg for pledging to free hens from battery cages

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Australian health and lifestyle personality Michelle Bridges is leading an army of caring Australians pledging to choose cage-free eggs when eating out, to help

Rural and regional Australia are concerned about hens in cages too

Tuesday, 13th February 2018

Australians in rural and regional communities are at least concerned – if not moreso – about battery cages than their city counterparts.