If you have witnessed animal cruelty in Australia, including neglect or abandonment, you should report it via phone or online form to the RSPCA Inspectorate team (or Animal Welfare League in NSW) in the state or territory it took place. Please note, Northern Territory reports should be made through the NT Government.
Report animal cruelty in Australia by state and territory
Australian Capital Territory
RSPCA by phone 0407 078 221 or Report online
Report animal cruelty in Australia. Photo: Henry Majoros/Unsplash
New South Wales
RSPCA by phone 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or Report online
Animal Welfare League NSW Report online or call 02 8899 3333 for emergency cases.
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Government by phone 1300 720 386 More information
Queensland
RSPCA by phone 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or Report online
South Australia
RSPCA by phone 1300 4 RSPCA (1300 477 722) or Report online
Tasmania
RSPCA by phone 1300 139 947 or Report online
Victoria
RSPCA by phone 03 9224 2222 or Report online
Western Australia
RSPCA by phone 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 3589) or Report online
