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RSPCA Australia's Great & Small TalkAuthor: RSPCA Australia
Ever wondered what egg labels really mean? What can we do to breed better, healthier dogs? And what is mulesing of sheep, and what are the alternatives? These are just some of the questions that we seek to answer in RSPCA Australia's Great and Small Talk Join host Brian Daly as he questions RSPCA Australia scientists, policy officers, and experts about the animal welfare issues that we often don't talk about - but that we need to understand to improve the lives of all creatures great and small Language: en-au Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The protection gap: understanding animal welfare law
Episode 11
Wednesday, 28 October, 2026
Do Australia's animal welfare laws really protect animals? Or are legal loopholes leaving them vulnerable?In this episode of RSPCA's Great & Small Talk, we're joined by expert guests Emilia Michael (Lawyer, Action for Dolphins), Sarah Sajinovic, and Nichola Donovan (Lawyers for Animals) to explore the complex relationship between animal welfare and the law.Together, they discuss the important questions; Does Australia have strong legal protections for animals? The loopholes and gaps in the law that continue to fail animals, how animal welfare laws are made and enforced, and the challenges of driving legal reform for better animal outcomes.










