Government’s New Pig-caging Bill w/ SAFE Organisation CEO Debra Ashton: October 14, 2025

The government’s Animal Welfare bill has passed its first reading, and has already sparked outrage among animal rights activists. The bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to permit the ongoing use of farrowing crates and mating stalls for pigs.

One of the bill’s main opponents is SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation). Producer Faith spoke to SAFE ceo Debra Ashton about the bill.