Modernise Australia’s charity laws to strengthen animal welfare across Australia

As a supporter of animal welfare, we know that you want your donation to make the biggest possible difference. But right now, Australia’s donation laws are penalising you and, in doing so, are holding back many charities working to improve the lives of animals. 

Under the current tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR) system, registered animal welfare charities that do not provide direct care to animals, including the Australian Alliance for Animals, cannot offer tax-deductible donations. This is not because our work lacks impact, but because advocacy, education, and policy change are not fully recognised under Australia’s charity tax concession system. 

As a result, animal charities working to prevent cruelty, improve laws, respond to natural disasters, rescue animals internationally, and educate the community are unfairly excluded from tax-deductible status – even though these activities deliver clear public benefit and reflect how many Australians want to support animal welfare.