Australia's Animal Welfare Strategy renewal faces challenges due to tensions between stakeholders, but agriculture ministers vow to create a National Statement on Animal Welfare.

The renewal of Australia's Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) is hindered by strained relationships between agricultural stakeholders and animal welfare advocates. A recent report identified key challenges, including stakeholder polarization and disagreements on welfare practices. Despite these issues, agriculture ministers committed to developing a National Statement on Animal Welfare, aiming to elevate animal welfare as a policy priority and enhance regulatory harmonization across the country.

September 07, 2024
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