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SPCA advocates for the humane stunning and slaughter of farmed fish.

SPCA advocates that the most humane options of killing are used for animals used for research, testing, and teaching. SPCA opposes the current use of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a killing method for animals used in research, testing, and teaching.

​SPCA opposes the patenting of animals where this leads to negative impacts on their welfare.

​SPCA advocates for advancements in technology and more open disciplinary attitudes and practices to move away from use of questionable psychological or behavioural tests.

​SPCA advocates for continuous improvement in use of animals in research, testing, and teaching where animal behavioural experiments are used.

​SPCA advocates for continuous improvement in the refinement, reduction, and replacement of animals used in testing.

SPCA supports science education for students in primary and secondary levels, including an appreciation of animals. Our organisation advocates animals should only be used in primary and secondary science education when the animal’s physical, health, and behavioural needs are met before, during, and after a research or technology study.

​SPCA advocates for institutions to participate in multi-institutional commitments to promote transparency in use of animals in research, testing, and teaching.

​SPCA recognises animals to be sentient beings. SPCA supports the inclusion of the word “sentience” in the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and advocates for animal sentience to be considered when minimum standards and regulations are developed.

​SPCA advocates for the term ‘physical, health and behavioural needs’ in the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to be redefined. SPCA advocates for animal welfare standards to be clear and enforceable.