Web links, documents
On November 11, 2014, the New South Wales Greens issued a media release giving notice of a bill to ban the use of sow stalls and farrowing crates in the state.
The full text of the release can be found at http://archive-nsw.greens.org.au/content/greens-launch-bill-ban-sow-stalls-and-farrowing-crates-pigs
On November 11, 2014, Animals Australia issued a report detailing the achievements toward the banning of factory farming in Australia.
The full text of this report can be found at http://www.animalsaustralia.org/features/MIP-anniversary-2014.php
On November 5, 2014, The Herald Sun published a comment titled 'Cracking the egg dilemma may cost poorer shoppers'
The comment argues that no longer selling eggs produced on factory farms will disadvantage less well off consumers.
The full text of this comment can be accessed at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/cracking-the-egg-dilemma-may-cost-poorer-shoppers/story-fni0ffsx-1227113880627
On October 2, 2014, Shell Ethics published a report on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Domestic Fowl and Pigs) and Food Amendment (Free-range Eggs) Bill.
The article detailed the provisions of the Bill. The article can be accessed at http://www.shellethics.com/animal-abuse/2014-factory-farming-bill-victoria-australia/
On June 18, 2014, The Age published a letter to the editor titled 'Don't blame activists, outlaw factory farming'
The letter can be accessed at http://www.theage.com.au/comment/the-age-letters/dont-blame-activists-outlaw-factory-farming-20140617-3abhk.html
On February 25, 2014, the animal welfare group Voiceless published a report on the banning of factory farming of pigs and chickens in the Australian Capital Territory.
The full text of this report can be found at https://www.voiceless.org.au/content/animal-law-spotlight-act-factory-farming-ban
On October 1, 2013, Life Hacker published a comment titled 'Why Free-Range Eggs Cost More But Don't Help The Hens'
The comment argues that a lack of an agreed definition of free-range in Australia means that changes to the type of eggs supposedly stocked by retailers may actually not significantly improve conditions for hens.
The full text of this comment can be found at http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/10/why-free-range-eggs-cost-more-but-dont-help-the-hens/
On May 13, 2013, ABC News published a report titled 'Where does your chicken come from?' which examined the production of meat chickens in Australia.
The full text of this report can be accessed at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-11/where-does-your-chicken-come-from3f/4682700
On October 23, 2012, The Age published a report titled 'Coles tackles factory farming' which detailed Coles intention to ceased selling home branded battery eggs and sow stalled pork.
The full article can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/national/coles-tackles-factory-farming-20121022-281gt.html
On May 22, 2012, The Australian published a report titled '"Clean and green" state Tasmania bans battery eggs'
The full text of this report can be found at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/clean-and-green-state-bans-battery-eggs/story-e6frgczx-1226362836421
On February 22, 2012, Mamamia published a report titled 'Do you know what you're eating?'
The report contrasted animal welfare groups' complaints about the harm done animals through intensive farming practices with a defence of these practices from the National Farmers Federation.
The full text of this article can be accessed at http://www.mamamia.com.au/news/factory-farming-and-animal-cruelty-do-you-know-what-youre-eating/
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