Current Campaigns
In the wild, birds are subjected to continually changing environmental influences such as sunshine, rain and temperature fluctuations, all of which are essential for proper natural health and hygiene. In captivity a bird may never experience any of these. It may also be subject to dirty perches, food and water troughs.
The other casualties in leather industries are the environment and human health.
Australia has the highest rate of pet ownership in the world and pets play an important role in our society. However there is a disturbing aspect to pet ownership. Department of Local Government and RSPCA statistics indicate that over 60,000 dogs and cats are killed each year in NSW alone.
Governments would do well to mandate for warning notices on dairy cheese and milk products and advocating a vegan lifestyle to help bring down the spiralling national cost of health care.
After being contacted by a whistleblower within the kangaroo industry, Animal protection groups from around Australia rallied together to expose the cruelty, contamination & dwindling numbers of certain kangaroo species who are slaughtered for a niche export market where profits are earnt by a select few. The groups, including Animal Liberation, Wildlife Protection Association of Australia, Australian Wildlife Protection Council Inc., Animals Australia & others have been investigating the industry for the last 2 years and have found damning evidence which will more than likely halt this brutal trade.
Since its inception early this year the campaign against battery cages has been like a magnet attracting to it donations of talent, generosity and an abundance of creativity and goods and services.
The nocagedeggs.com advertising campaign was voted the No. 1 Breaking Ad Campaign by the advertising and media magazine, B&T (huge circulation).
Animal Liberation NSW has introduced an anonymous free-call number for people who witness animal cruelty in rural areas. Until now, concerned citizens who witness cruelty have had to leave their personal details with their complaint. This unfortunately leads to some cases going un-reported due to fear of retaliation.
Our 1800 number is already a major operation, having received over 480 calls as at December 2006.
The main focus for the pig action group has been collecting feedback on the new Draft Pig Welfare Code. The national model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - The Pig(Edition 2, 1998) is currently under review. The code will determine the standard of care given to pigs for the next 5-10 years.
This Action Group has been very instrumental in exposing the unhumane practices that take place in the Pork Producing Industry.
This Action Group gives meaning to the saying 'the pen is mightier than the sword'. Hundreds of letters have been produced and sent to different authority groups in protest against an array of animal abuse practices. Read about all of their successes here.
The Fur Action Group recently joined forces with PETA International to campaign against Burberry and their affiliation with the fur trade. The campaign was a raving success and made the front page of every major newspaper in Australia, and all over the globe.
Animal Liberation volunteers have been busy educating the public on animal rights issues at community and music festivals and other events throughout the year. Festivals attended this year have included The Big Day Out, The Great Escape, Surry Hills Festival, Splendour in the Grass, and most recently Earthdance.
Animal Liberation has also had stalls on King St Newtown, at the Annandale Pub Markets, and at various bands including The Thaw and Most Precious Blood. Over the next couple of months, you'll also be able to see us at the Newtown Festival and Homebake, and at various bands including Magic Dirt.
Learn how you can save animals at this fun-filled festival; sponsor a rescued animal, adopt a homeless animal, find out which products are tested on animals, try delicious vegan food. Live bands, all-day entertainment, cooking demos and over 60 stalls of vegan food, cruelty-free products and animal rights & rescue groups.
Performing live: The Black Stars, Heartbreak Club, Sonic Porno, Liz Bowie and Leigh-Chantelle and more to be announced.
Cooking demos: By celebrity chef Suzy Spoon and Leigh Drew who will be launching her new cookbook at the festival.
Find out how you can get involved in this year's bigger and better Festival!
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