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Animals, wildlife and nature

How Victoria treats animals and the places they live

What Victoria controlsVictoria is responsible

Victoria controls much of animal welfare, wildlife protection, land management and hunting law. Some powers are shared with the federal government.

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The choice

What should guide Victoria's approach to animals and nature?

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5 sourced positions

Labor

Use state laws and public programs for animal welfare, wildlife and land management.

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Use state laws and public programs for animal welfare, wildlife and land management.

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Victorian Labor: Our Plan ↗Last checked 2026-08-25

Liberal

Balance animal and land rules with farming, regional and community interests.

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Balance animal and land rules with farming, regional and community interests.

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Liberal Victoria: Policies ↗Last checked 2026-08-25

Greens

Stronger environmental protection, habitat conservation and animal welfare standards.

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Strengthen environmental protection and habitat conservation.
Support stronger animal welfare standards.

Victorian policy platform and environment policies identified.

Victorian Greens: animals policy ↗Last checked 2026-08-26

Animal Justice

Make animal protection a central part of government policy, including stronger welfare and anti-cruelty protections.

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Make animal protection a central government responsibility.
Strengthen welfare and anti-cruelty protections.

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Animal Justice Party: policies and positions ↗Last checked 2026-08-25

Victorian Socialists

Protect animals from cruelty and exploitation as part of a broader social and environmental platform.

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Protect animals from cruelty and exploitation.
Treat animal welfare as part of a wider environmental and social platform.

2026 policy platform

Victorian Socialists: protecting animals ↗Last checked 2026-08-26

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