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2021 R.S.P.C.A First Day Cover with Uncirculated Royal Australia Mint $2 Coin. Issued 19 October 2021 and Postmarked Burwood Vic 3151 Overview Australia’s first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was formed following a public meeting, on 4 July 1871, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Melbourne, to discuss the ill treatment of working horses in Victoria and the need for a society to prevent animal cruelty. Following its establishment in Victoria, other Australian colonies quickly followed suit with their own societies, with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Northern Territory forming theirs in the mid-20th century. A royal warrant was received in 1923, when the various societies became known as the Royal Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). In 1980, it was agreed that the RSPCA had to become a national organisation, to speak with one voice on policy matters and to offer advice to the federal government on national animal welfare issues. The new organisation was named RSPCA Australia. While the national organisation was technically formed in 1980, this stamp issue commemorates the founding of the movement for the prevention of cruelty to animals, recognising 150 years of caring for and protecting animals in Australia. The stamps represent five key aspects of the RSPCA’s mission and practice: research, shelter, protection, certification and advocacy. Together, the five stamp designs indicate the breadth of the RSPCA’s work across the domains of companion animals, livestock, animals in sport, recreation and industry, and wildlife. The Stamp $1.10 Advocacy Advocacy is a significant part of the RSPCA’s work, particularly with stakeholders in government and certain industries, to establish and evolve guidelines, policies and legislation that benefit animals. Campaigns that raise public awareness of animal welfare issues are thus an important aspect of work that leads to compliance and change. For example, the campaigns against excessive use of whips in horse racing and the post-retirement treatment of racehorses and greyhounds have led to more regulated sectors and to good outcomes for individual animals. Please check out my other Ebay items Postage Discount Available If purchasing more than one item please request an invoice or wait for one to be issued combining postage Orders over $40 will require registered mail Payment required within 5 days unless otherwise arranged |