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Could Your Council Go Cage-Free?
Last year Hobart City Council became the first in Australia to go ‘cage-free’ committing to not using battery hen eggs during council functions. Launceston and Clarence councils in Tasmania quickly followed, and Marrickville Council in Sydney has also gone cage-free. It is terrific that these city Councils are taking an ethical stance against the cruelty of the battery cage system.
After being approached by Animals Australia to take a similar stand, we were delighted to be informed by the Melbourne City Council that their caterers were already using free-range eggs for council functions. Sydney City Council has agreed to review its policy after being contacted by Animals Australia. And the ACT Government (which baulked at banning battery cages!), will from May this year will ensure its agencies (hospitals, schools and canteens) serve only cage-free produced eggs.
While state governments still refuse to ban battery cages, it is tremendous to see individuals and institutions taking a stand against animal cruelty by refusing to purchase battery hen eggs.
As residents and ratepayers, you too can approach your local council and request that they go ‘cage free’! Animals Australia has prepared a professional pack that you can present to your Council which provides compelling arguments to support your request.
If you would like to help battery hens by encouraging your council to go ‘cage-free’ please contact us! We will be very happy to send you the cage-free council pack and to provide you with any advice or assistance that you may need.
'Eating Animals' by Jonathan Safran Foer
37 O’Connell St,
North Melbourne
Victoria 3051, Australia
Ph: (+61) 03 9329 6333
Fax: (+61) 03 9329 6441
Freecall: 1800 888 584
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