Animal Law Resources
CaseWatch
Updated on a monthly basis, CaseWatch provides a list of relevant domestic and international cases related to the practise of Animal Law.
MediaWatch
Animal Law stories in the media? Read the latest in MediaWatch, updated on a monthly basis.
Submissions
Our Committee focuses on shaping and challenging government policy and legislation in relation to animal protection. We have written numerous letters and submissions to federal, state and local governments as part of our efforts to improve the treatment and legal status of animals in Australia.
These can be downloaded from the Young Lawyers Submissions page. For in-depth stories on our policy work, click on the links below.
ACT's Draft Kangaroo Management Plan
Ban on the importation of certain fur products
Publications
| Animal Law Guide New South Wales This booklet provides an overview of the day-to-day legal issues affecting pets and pet owners in NSW. It was launced on 6 September 2010 at an event attended by The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, former Justice of the High Court of Australia. |
; | What about me? Your pets & your will The Committee’s new brochure What about me? Your pets & your will, is a plain language information resource designed to help pet owners understand the options available when preparing a will. It was launched on 17 February 2009. |
 | Keeping Pets in Strata Schemes The 4th edition of this brief guide, published in 2005, is aimed at tenants, agents and owners. It includes information on the Strata Schemes Management Act. |
Useful Links - Australian organisations
The following are a selection of the hundreds of Australian and international organisations, State and federal government departments and other bodies that are involved with animal welfare issues.
Animal Liberation (NSW)Animal Ethics InfolinkAnimals AustraliaAustralian Veterinary AssociationChoose Cruelty FreeCommonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryCommonwealth Department of Environment and HeritageDeath Row Pets Department of Environment and Conservation - Parks and Wildlife DivisionDepartment of Local Government (Companion Animals Page)Griffith University Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GUSPCA)Humane Society International (Australia)Lawyers for Animals (LFA)Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council and Primary Industries Ministerial CouncilNSW Animal Welfare LeagueNSW Department of Primary IndustriesNSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service (WIRES)PAW - Psychologists for the Promotion of Animal Welfare Interest GroupRSPCA AustraliaRSPCA NSWVoiceless
