Australian Rabbit Farming 2021 — Animal Liberation | Compassion without compromise (original) (raw)
After receiving and reviewing the footage, Animal Liberation reported the rabbit farm to Agriculture Victoria, requesting immediate action. We have been notified that the factory farm is currently under investigation by the government department, Agriculture Victoria, following these revelations.
We notified Victorian MP Andy Meddick to follow up on the complaint, who has since introduced a bill to ban rabbit farming in Victoria.
Animal Liberation reached out to renowned rabbit veterinarians for review and comment on the issues prevalent in the documentation. We also requested the assistance of a published academic in the field, Dr Reem Lascelles who helped with research and analysis.
On the 10th September, The Age added a note stating that a Government spokesperson said "the investigation was finalised, living conditions met code of practice requirements and health issues were being treated. No further action would be taken."
We have since followed up with Agriculture Victoria for a formal response.
Update
Footage of clear animal suffering and cruelty was deemed inadmissible by authorities.
Because of the lack of justice for the rabbits, the Animal Liberation team approached lawyers to pursue our claims. We argued that in public interest, the footage should still be admissible, despite it being filmed covertly, but this was rejected.
This outcome has failed the rabbits. We are deeply disheartened and frustrated by this outcome, but we will not give up.