RSPCA Australia

RSPCA Australia
Formation1981 (1981)
TypePeak body
Legal statusCharity
HeadquartersDeakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Location
  • Canberra, ACT
Membership8
Chair
Jan Edwards
CEO
Richard Mussell
Key people
CEO - Richard Mussell
BudgetA$100 million
Staff35
Websitewww.rspca.org.au

RSPCA Australia (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is an Australian peak organisation established in 1981 to promote animal welfare. Each state and territory of Australia has an RSPCA organisation that predates and is affiliated with RSPCA Australia.

It describes itself as a "federated organisation made up of the eight independent state and territory RSPCA Societies."

RSPCA Australia defines its purpose as being the leading authority in animal care and protection, and to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. It also monitors the use of animals in media.