The Hen Pen — Adoption Day

Welcome to the first post of our journal focussing on the (new) lives of our ex-battery hens. Our goal in bringing these stories to you is to draw attention to the life of battery hens the world-over, and the laws that fail to protect them. CastleGate Animal Law...Read More

How we can help you at the CastleGate Animal Law Clinic

We’re often asked what we as lawyers do at CastleGate Animal Law Clinic. First and foremost, as our logo says, we’re on their side, meaning the animals’. Our prime focus is on animal welfare, respect for animals, and giving animals a voice. We strongly advocate...Read More

Proposed changes to Queensland’s dangerous dogs laws

The Queensland Government is seeking submissions and feedback from the public via a discussion paper about proposed changes to the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. The proposals aim to bring Queensland dangerous dog laws in line with those laws in other...Read More

Why language matters in animal law

Often the language used when referring to animals — both in the laws and in every day written and verbal communications — is objectionable. For example, the Queensland legislation Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 refers to animals as “personal property”....Read More