Investigate the RSPCA for corruption

The issue

The RSPCA is known for its admirable efforts to rescue animals from abuse.

Unfortunately, the structure of the RSPCA leaves it vulnerable to corruption - workers hold as much legal power as the police to enter property and remove animals. Where abuse or neglect is causing animal suffering this is an essential service.

But healthy and loved animals are being taken by the RSPCA and euthanised.

How can this possibly be occurring? Some people in the RSPCA are intent on seeing ALL animal-centred businesses closed. Regardless of how happy, healthy and well-cared for animals are, some officials are forcing closure of these businesses by taking their animals, killing them, and then fining the business owners tens of thousands of dollars - all under the guise of "cruelty" to animals.

Some facts:
RSPCA is the 2nd wealthiest charity in Australia
RSPCA kills almost as many animals each year as abattoirs
RSPCA revenue (generated from fining people) goes directly back to RSPCA
This organisational structure is vulnerable to corruption. See for yourself the power RSPCA exerts: https://www.rspca.org.au/animal-cruelty/our-powers

An investigation is URGENTLY needed to prevent more animals losing their lives.

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The issue

The RSPCA is known for its admirable efforts to rescue animals from abuse.

Unfortunately, the structure of the RSPCA leaves it vulnerable to corruption - workers hold as much legal power as the police to enter property and remove animals. Where abuse or neglect is causing animal suffering this is an essential service.

But healthy and loved animals are being taken by the RSPCA and euthanised.

How can this possibly be occurring? Some people in the RSPCA are intent on seeing ALL animal-centred businesses closed. Regardless of how happy, healthy and well-cared for animals are, some officials are forcing closure of these businesses by taking their animals, killing them, and then fining the business owners tens of thousands of dollars - all under the guise of "cruelty" to animals.

Some facts:
RSPCA is the 2nd wealthiest charity in Australia
RSPCA kills almost as many animals each year as abattoirs
RSPCA revenue (generated from fining people) goes directly back to RSPCA
This organisational structure is vulnerable to corruption. See for yourself the power RSPCA exerts: https://www.rspca.org.au/animal-cruelty/our-powers

An investigation is URGENTLY needed to prevent more animals losing their lives.

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ICAC Independent Commission Against Corruption
ICAC Independent Commission Against Corruption

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Petition created on 28 December 2018