For too long, veterinary professionals working inside export slaughterhouses in Australia have been raising alarms about horrifying breaches of animal welfare – only to be met with silence and reprisals. Whistleblowers in the agricultural sector, who risk their careers and safety to expose the brutal truths of the industry, need better protection, not punishment.
Sign this petition to urge the government to protect these veterinary heroes who have exposed severe cruelty within Australia's export abattoirs!
Whistleblowers within the veterinary community have revealed shocking cases of abuse – from mass deaths during transport to severe understaffing leaving animals unmonitored and in danger. In some cases, disturbing animal welfare breaches, such as the freezing death of 103 sheep, were not only ignored but left unpunished.
Despite their best efforts to protect animals, these veterinarians have faced retaliation for doing what is morally right. It's time the government steps up to defend these professionals who are standing up for the well-being of animals.
These brave veterinarians deserve to be celebrated, not silenced. Their efforts have led to the implementation of necessary reforms in the animal welfare sector – but they continue to face grave risks for their actions.
Sign this petition to demand that the Australian government act now to protect those who expose the truth and continue fighting for the protection of animals!
