Get involved and share your views on the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
21 Mar 2025
The Australian Government is renewing the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) to establish Australia’s commitment to modern, sustainable, evidence and science-based welfare practice.
Consultation during 2025 is focused on the development of the animal group chapters, which will outline the practical actions needed for meaningful improvements in Australia’s animal welfare system.
Each chapter of the AAWS will be dedicated to one of 6 animal groups.
- Livestock and production animals
- Aquatic animals
- Animals in the wild (native, introduced and feral animals)
- Companion animals
- Animals used for work, sport and recreation
- Animals used in research and teaching.
They want to hear from you on whether the actions identified under the previous AAWS remain important for a renewed, modern and future-focused AAWS.
Your input will help them to identify how important the action is for inclusion in the animal group chapters of the renewed strategy and its relevance to the current animal welfare landscape.
Submit your feedback via the survey at www.agriculture.gov.au/haveyoursay/aaws.