ACCC takes chicken industry to court

Dear luciano, First some good news — 18 months of behind the scenes work has finally led to the ACCC laying charges against the Australian chicken meat industry for misleading consumers about factory farming. This week also represents the final days before Labor is expected to vote on a motion that, if passed, could end the cruellest aspect of live animal export — the slaughter of fully conscious animals without stunning. This critical vote is now expected to occur next Tuesday. Please see below how you can have your say before the vote. Lyn White Campaign Director Urgent action needed to support live export vote The ALP and Coalition deem 'International Standards' (OIE guidelines) an appropriate benchmark for the treatment of animals in the live export trade. These standards permit the slaughter of fully conscious animals. Next week, the ALP may vote on whether to outlaw this most brutal aspect of live animal export. Your voice has helped put this proposal on the table so please help us convince Labor to do the right thing next week. Send an instant campaign letter today. Watch the Video | Take Action Now More campaign news from Animals Australia: Chicken industry taken to court Following a complaint initiated by the Barristers Animal Welfare Panel on behalf of Animals Australia, the ACCC has mounted a case against major chicken brands including La Ionica, Steggles and the Australian Chicken Meat Federation for making seriously misleading claims. Can you see through their spin? Take our quiz to find out. Farm animal welfare under the spotlight Exemptions in animal cruelty law have long permitted extreme cruelty to farmed animals such as intense confinement and mutilations without pain relief. But an increasing number of animal lawyers are challenging this status quo, calling for better protection of farm animals. Find out more. See more campaign updates at AnimalsAustralia.org Did you know? Animals Australia relies entirely on the generosity of members of the public to fund vital campaigns and investigations to help animals. Please give today. Happy Endings Watch the joyous moment when 10 chimps were freed after 30 years without seeing the outdoors — many of those years spent in a medical research lab, used as test subjects. Help extend their freedom to others by calling on the Australian Government to ban the importation of primates for research. GET SMS ALERTS! Recent rallies in Port Adelaide and Fremantle showed how dedicated and responsive Animals Australia supporters are in an emergency. Sign up for free SMS alerts from Animals Australia and never miss urgent actions in your area to help animals! Connect with us for updates: 37 O'Connell St, North Melbourne Victoria 3051, Australia Ph: (03) 9329 6333 Fax: (03) 9329 6441 Freecall: 1800 888 584 You have received this message because turlbombeiro@gmail.com is subscribed to the Animals Australia mailing list. To unsubscribe, click here.