02.11.2007

The New South Wales (NSW) government has promised an improvement in conditions for layer hens from January 1 next year with an increase in cage sizes.
National legislation has been amended to increase the cage size in a move aimed at improving the welfare of the birds.
NSW will come into line with other states, such as Queensland and Victoria, which have already adopted the increased cage sizes in the amended Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979).
Cages in NSW will increase in volume from 450 square centimetres to the new national standard of 550 square centimetres, with more cage height and door width.