What are the animal welfare laws in Australia?11:04SBS AssyrianView Podcast SeriesFollow and SubscribeApple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyDownload (11.3MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android Protecting the welfare of all animals in Australia is not only the right thing to do but it is a legal requirement.KEY POINTSIn Australia, animals are protected by state and territory lawsAnimal neglect and abandonment is a criminal offencePenalties include fines and jail termsNative animals have special protectionsRead article hereShareLatest podcast episodesUK Train stabbing attack: One in custody, not terrorism say policeNewsflash: 3 November 2025Weekly news wrapNewsflash: 30 October 2025