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RSPCA policies and position papers

RSPCA policies are a collection of philosophical statements issued by RSPCA Australia on the treatment of animals by humans. The statements are adopted, or later amended, on the unanimous vote of the RSPCA National Board following consultation with each state RSPCA.

RSPCA Australia position papers, guidelines and codes of practice are issued by the RSPCA National Board as explanatory documents. They are adopted, or later amended, on the majority vote of the RSPCA National Board. Policy statements should therefore be read in conjunction with any relevant position paper, guideline or code of practice.

The RSPCA policy and position papers focus on the welfare of companion animals, farm animals, animals used for sport and entertainment, animal research and experimentation, wildlife, the transportation of animals, humane killing and a selection of other miscellaneous animal welfare issues.

For more information on animal welfare issues and the RSPCA, please visit the RSPCA Australia knowledgebase.

RSPCA constitution

A copy of the RSPCA constitution can be downloaded here.

RSPCA privacy policy

The RSPCA respects the privacy of all our supporters.  View our privacy statement or privacy policy.

Freedom on information

The Victorian Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1982  allows access to a selection of documents held by RSPCA Victoria. All requests for access to documents under the Act must be made in writing. Please download and complete a freedom of information application form and return to:

Freedom of Information Officer
RSPCA (Victoria)
3 Burwood Highway
Burwood East VIC 3151

All requests are to be accompanied by the prescribed application of $23.40 (as stipulated in the FOI Act). If you are paying by cheque or money order, please make payable to the RSPCA.  For more information, please phone our Freedom of Information Officer on 03 9224 2222 or e-mail foi@rspcavic.org.au.