Former senior RSPCA officers launch campaign to repair ‘broken’ animal welfare system
by Calla Wahlquist from on (#5X3KH)
Experts launch Australian Alliance for Animals to push for independent national animal welfare commission
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Two RSPCA animal welfare experts have left the organisation to campaign for a national independent animal welfare commission, saying the current regulatory structure is broken".
Dr Bidda Jones stepped down as chief scientific officer at RSPCA Australia in late 2021, after 25 years. Dr Jed Goodfellow stepped down as a senior policy officer in October.
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