The Animal Law Institute is a national non-profit community legal centre that is dedicated to protecting animals and advocating for their interests through the Australian legal system

Don’t miss Animal Law Week 2018! From 19-22 March, ALI is bringing together legal professionals and experts to facilitate discussions on some of the most pressing animal law issues today. Get your tickets via our website! #AnimalLawWeek2018
During Animal Law Week 2018, come along to ALI’s Brisbane event and hear from guest speakers Dr Jonathan Balcombe and Jordan Sosnowski. Dr Balcombe has a PhD in ethology, the study of animal behaviour and is the author of multiple popular science books. Ms Sosnowski is the Advocacy Director at Action for Dolphins. #AnimalLawWeek2018
As part of Animal Law Week 2018, come along and hear from ALI’s co-founder and key litigator, Anastasia Smietanka. Ana is a barrister at the Victorian Bar and has been involved in the animal law movement for over seven years with leading organisations including BAWP and Voiceless. She holds a Law/Media degree from the University of Melbourne, where she was President of the University of Melbourne Animal Protection Society. Ana is also the co-founder of the Australia New Zealand Intervarsity Moot on Animal Law. She lives in Melbourne with her four fur babies, an assortment of foster dogs and the occasional piglet. #AnimalLawWeek2018
As part of Animal Law Week 2018, you have the chance to hear from Qld barrister Katrina Kluss, who practices primarily in wills and estates, general commercial litigation, and insurance. She holds degrees in law and psychological science, and is currently working towards her PhD. Katrina is the Qld Co-ordinator for the Barristers Animal Welfare Panel and volunteer counsel for ALI. #AnimalLawWeek2018

Our clients

The Animal Law Institute provides pro bono legal advice and assistance to individuals and organisations that promote animal protection and the prevention of animal cruelty.

Our clients include the following fantastic organisations:

In the News

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Letter to the Minister for Agriculture
Dog VCAT Case Settled
Beams Has His Day in Court
Students Debate Legal Protection for Puppies
Misleading and deceptive conduct case initiated in Federal Court by ALI on behalf of Australia for Dolphins
Misleading and deceptive conduct case initiated in Federal Court by ALI on behalf of Australia for Dolphins