K & R Animal Law

23/03/2025

Animals Australia has commenced proceedings in the Victorian Supreme Court challenging the government's decision to unprotect dingoes in the east of the State. The government's decision allows people to trap, poison and shoot dingoes in the region (which are estimated to number between 2,640 and 8,800) until 2028.

Dingoes are a listed as "vulnerable" under Victoria's Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988, meaning that they face a "high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term". The government's decision increases this risk for dingoes in eastern Victoria.

Dingoes are of cultural and spiritual significance to many Traditional Owners, and are apex predators who play a critical role in the healthy functioning of our native ecosystems. K & R Animal Law supports Animals Australia's litigation and considers that dingoes should remain protected at law.

Dr Danielle Ireland Piper's recent article provides further insights and analysis of the issues.

The controversy raises a few thorny questions, Danielle Ireland-Piper writes

20/11/2023

Congratulations Sarah J for starting the The Animal Union !

We commend your work in looking to find new homes and better lives for rescued farmed animals🐄. We wish you all the best.

07/11/2023

A recent Essential poll found that:
• 36% of people think that the Melbourne Cup ‘normalises animal cruelty’, and
• 62% of people have ‘little interest’ or ‘no interest’ in the race.

Racehorses suffer and die on racetracks every year, and we proudly support the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses’ Nup to the Cup campaign.

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03/10/2023

In the spirit of reconciliation, K & R Animal Law wholeheartedly supports the Constitution being amended to establish the Voice to Parliament and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia.

We are optimistic that the Voice’s ability to make representations to Parliament and the Executive would lead to more informed and equitable law and public policy on matters that impact First Nations people.

We hope Australia will say 'yes' and will attempt to deliver on each of the key elements in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

24/05/2022

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Lawyer at the Animal Law Institute (ALI).

ALI is a national non-profit community legal centre that is dedicated to protecting animals and advocating for their interests through the Australian legal system.

Applications close 13 June 2022.

We are seeking a Principal Lawyer to manage our anti-puppy farm clinic, advise animal protection organisations and have carriage of strategic litigation that benefits the animal protection movement.

27/04/2022

RSPCA South Australia is recruiting Legal Counsel to prepare and run criminal prosecutions under the Animal Welfare Act 1985 (SA).

Applications close 6 May 2022. This would undoubtedly be a challenging and rewarding position!

For more than 100 years, RSPCA South Australia has been the state’s only animal welfare charity entrusted by State Parliament to investigate animal cruelty under SA’s Animal Welfare Act. Each year, RSPCA South Australia Inspectors investigate over 5,000 allegations of cruelty to animals, of whic...

04/04/2022

This article summarises the basis upon which we consider that animals deserve far greater legal protection: "Science is generating more and more reasons to accept animals' emotions, without finding any new reasons to deny them."

There's more and more evidence emerging that invertebrates like octopus and even bees experience emotions, and that should affect how we treat them, researchers say.

15/03/2022

The Australian Alliance for Animals launched today. The Alliance will provide a powerful voice for the hundreds of millions of Australian animals that are legally subjected to horrific cruelty in myriad industries. The Alliance is led by an experienced, intelligent and committed team. We look forward to following the Alliance's progress.

15/09/2021

The 8th and 9th episodes of the Animal Law Matters podcast are live. In episode 8, we talk to Michelle Neil about being a wildlife carer and studying animal law to advocate for animals. In episode 9, we talk to Tara Ward, the volunteer Executive Director and Principal Lawyer of the Animal Defenders Office about the amazing work she does.

Listen to Animal Law Matters on Spotify. An Australian podcast that discusses animal law from a legal, philosophical, theoretical and practical perspective.

14/09/2021

If you donate to Voiceless: the animal protection institute this week, then EthicalJobs.com.au will match, dollar for dollar, your donation up to $5,000!

As a social enterprise, EthicalJobs.com.au makes regular donations to Australian charities to support their work for a more just, more equitable and more sustainable world. We’ve donated over $750,000 to 100+ different organisations since 2009, and we're aiming to donate $250,000 more this year.

13/09/2021

The Animal Law Institute is facing the real threat of closing in December this year because of a lack of funding. ALI does amazing things for animals, including running the Anti-Puppy Farm Legal Clinic. If you believe in what they do then please consider donating to keep them open:

The Animal Law Institute is a non-profit community legal centre dedicated to protecting animals and empowering their advocates.