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The latest news from Vegan Australia plus vegan and animal rights news from around Australia and the world.

Animal welfare inquiry told: phase out animal farming


Image credit: We Animals The NSW animal welfare laws are currently under review and the NSW Government says that "protecting the welfare of animals is a priority" for the Government.... Read more →

Search for the ultimate Down Under vegan pie flavour


Thanks to our trailblazing friends at the Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand (VSANZ), September 3 has become known as World Vegan Pie Day. This year, the VSANZ has kindly... Read more →

Animal industry threatened by growth of plant-based products


Threatened by the growth of plant-based alternative meat products, the animal agriculture industry has forced yet another inquiry into vegan food labelling. In its submission to the senate inquiry, Vegan... Read more →

New Vegan Easy video series caps off June Challenge


Vegan Australia partner charity Vegan Easy has created an entertaining new video series (featured below). These are great resources to share with new vegans and plant-curious friends and family. The... Read more →

Help protect wildlife - one week to make a submission


Vegan Australia campaigns for the rights of all animals to be respected. We usually do this by promoting veganism and by highlighting in particular the suffering of farmed animals who... Read more →

Join World Vegan Burger Day on Friday 28 May


This World Vegan Burger Day show the world that vegan burgers are not only delicious and versatile but also better for animals and the environment. It's easy to join: just eat... Read more →

Help make the June Vegan Easy Challenge huge!


Please spread the word! The June Vegan Easy Challenge is still 10 days away and already attracting lots of attention. We have regular giveaways and major prizes from our generous... Read more →

Take the free 30 Day Vegan Easy Challenge this June and win!


The month of June is your chance to create a kinder world alongside thousands of other people making the switch to a more healthy and sustainable life. The Vegan Easy... Read more →

Vegan input given to Preventive Health Strategy inquiry


Vegan Australia recently made a submission to the Australian Department of Health on its Draft National Preventive Health Strategy. The submission (below) was made in response to this consultation survey.... Read more →

7 reasons to go vegan for Earth Day


Today is Earth Day and there's never been a more crucial time to take action for the future of our planet. In the face of the devastating consequences of climate... Read more →