Companion animals represented by our committee
Who is ACA?
ACA is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. Led by a strong committee composed of representatives for each major animal group – as pictured and outlined above. To find out more about how ACA is representing your favourite animals simply follow the links above.
You can have a voice – ACA has established Animal Advisory Groups for each main species. Individual members and member organisations can request to be included in these groups, so join ACA today and help by having your say!
Why ACA
ACA was established as an independant animal welfare organisation, by uniting experienced animal keepers, carers and breeders. Extreme animal rights and animal liberationist ideologies have been influencing government legislation, regulation and policy development & implementation, without proper consultation, at the expense of you and your animals. We are here to provide a trustworthy, balanced voice – protecting you and your animals.
Latest Issues
VIC: Yarra City Council is reviewing their Local Laws including Animal Management ![]()
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The Council is interested in your views on its animal management service and the development of this Plan. Animal Management includes:![]()
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* Restrictions on the numbers of species you can keep, including very low numbers of birds, bees, reptiles and small mammals.![]()
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* How Council deals with dogs barking, found on the road, dog walkers & more ![]()
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Have your Say here: yoursayyarra.com.au/local-law-review?![]()
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Animal Care Australia will also be submitting to this Review so if you would prefer to send us your feedback please email it to: aca@animalcareaustralia.org.au ![]()
by no later than 10th April 2025 to ensure we have time to include it.
NSW: Native wildlife licensing annual returns are due now.![]()
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If you keep native wildlife on license your returns are now due. ![]()
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Yes, there is a different system. ![]()
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No, you cannot see a record of all the animals you have or what you previously entered.![]()
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It is still your responsibility to ensure the records are as up to date as possible.![]()
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From the Wildlife Licensing webpage:![]()
“In April, annual lodgements are due...” and “…late submissions (after 30 April) may result in a penalty." ![]()
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To complete returns everyone needs to use this link: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-permits/wildlife-licences/native-animals-as-pets/native-a...?![]()
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On that page scroll half-way down to the 'blue' boxed text: Online Native Animal Keeper Record Book and click on that to go to the reporting form.![]()
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"You need to make a submission if:![]()
There have been changes to the animals in your possession since your last reporting (either via the previous E-book or via this form)![]()
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You do not need to make a submission if:![]()
There have been no changes to the animals in your possession since your last reporting (either via the previous E-book or via this form). Please do not report these again, and please do not make a nil report."![]()
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Contrary to popular belief - you can enter more than one entry per species and/or complete entries for more than one species on the same form. Warning: the more you enter in the same form the slower the responding email verification will be. ![]()
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Ensure you follow all of the instructions. ![]()
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If you have questions or concerns email: wildlife.licensing@environment.nsw.gov.au![]()
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Join ACA today: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/join/![]()
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You can donate to us here:![]()
www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/donate-to-aca/![]()
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#AnimalCareAustralia #EducateNotRegulate #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #WelfareIsNotAboutNumbers #AnimalRightsIsNotAnimalWelfare #AnimalsMatter #PuttingAnimalsFirst #HumanAnimalBond #PetsAreFamily #CareForAnimals #ResponsiblePetOwnership #ResponsiblePetBuyer
Federal Govt ends the use of RSPCA as enforcement agency![]()
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Following extensive state inquiries and countless calls for action the Federal Government announces a new legislative requirement for all states to cease using charitable organisations as animal welfare enforcement agencies.![]()
“The states must fund and employ all enforcement officers moving forward. They must accept their responsibility.” a spokesperson stated.![]()
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Yes everyone it is April Fools Day - but wouldn't this be great if our governments actually stood up and took ownership of their responsibility with animal welfare.![]()
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Fully funded, government employed animal welfare officers - answerable, transparent, accountable to parliament and to the people.![]()
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Until this day happens, we are all fools for accepting the current situation across this country.![]()
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In reality, Animal Care Australia will have more to say on this in the coming months.![]()
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Join ACA today: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/join/![]()
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You can donate to us here:![]()
www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/donate-to-aca/![]()
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#AnimalCareAustralia #EducateNotRegulate #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #WelfareIsNotAboutNumbers #AnimalRightsIsNotAnimalWelfare #AnimalsMatter #PuttingAnimalsFirst #HumanAnimalBond #PetsAreFamily #CareForAnimals #ResponsiblePetOwnership #ResponsiblePetBuyer
