Why go vegan?

We care for the animals we share our home with and we get to know their personality and their wants and needs. We form emotional bonds with animals and even see them as members of our family. Most people really care about animals.

Animal agriculture causes more than the suffering of animals. It also impacts people throughout the world, especially the powerless and the poor, in a number of ways.

The havoc caused to the world by the billions of animals we breed, raise and kill for food each year is staggering. The UN has identified animal agriculture as ‘one of the most significant contributors to serious environmental problems’

A well planned 100% plant-based diet is healthy. This is confirmed by a solid body of peer-reviewed scientific evidence. Not only is a vegan diet as healthy as any diet containing animal products, in many aspects it is more beneficial to human health.

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Why childhood may be the ideal period for vegan education

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Understanding animal ethics: a focus on rights over welfare

The latest episode of the Think Like a Vegan podcast provides a thought-provoking exploration of animal ethics, emphasising the critical distinction between animal rights and animal welfare.

Live sheep export ban in Australia

Australia Government to phase out live sheep exports by 1 May 2028.

Animal Rights Forum: a review

This year's Animal Rights Forum was a success. Vegan Australia participated at the expo, and attended the educational talks and awards.

The evolution of plant-based meat

Data from Food Frontier shows that the plant-based meat industry continues to evolve based on consumer preferences.

World Day for the End of Fishing

WoDEF provides an opportunity to condemn the exploitation of fish, and express solidarity with them.

Animal Rights Forum

The Animal Rights Forum is returning to Melbourne in February 2024. The event will include a day of activism, Animal Justice Awards, an expo and over 30 speakers.

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A few of the reasons why vegans take the pledge

Tabetha

I don't believe humans have the right to abuse and take the lives of animals. The environmental benefits are a bonus but my focus is the animals!

Pledge #919

Angie

VIC

It's the very least we can do. Everyone deserves peace and to be free from abuse and exploitation.

Pledge #1082

Anouska

Animals are not here for us to use and abuse for human benefit. They're creatures who feel fear and pain and joy and happiness and they all deserve better!

Pledge #965

Kurtis

QLD

Being vegan is important to me because of health and the welfare of sentient creatures.

Pledge #1011

Many

My husband and I have been vegan for 8+ years. We do it as we are animal lovers and for our health.

Pledge #806

Ingrid

NSW

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Pledge #896

Rhys

Being vegan is important to me because of improvement in environment.

Pledge #906

Cassandra

VIC

Because animals deserve better. If we were in their position we would want anyone who has any sway or influence to help us.

Pledge #825

Fulvia

VIC

It breaks my heart in two knowing there are trillions of animals worldwide living in horrific conditions, suffering from extreme cruelty and dying a miserable death just because people like the way they taste. It's cruel and unnecessary.

Pledge #794

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