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Consultation Closes 11 June

We have until 5:00 pm AEST on 11 June to get as many letters to DAFF as possible. Every additional letter strengthens the public record against the authorised-user loophole.

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Multiply Your Impact

The pest control industry is filing detailed submissions arguing to preserve the authorised-user exemption. We need overwhelming community numbers to counter them — every person you recruit matters.

What we're asking DAFF to do

DAFF's consultation is on whether to declare SGARs as Restricted Chemical Products — which only restricts who can buy them, not whether they're used. We are demanding they go further:

Demand 01
Complete 24-month phase-out

All SGARs — brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, flocoumafen — removed from all settings, not restricted to licensed operators.

Demand 02
Close the authorised-user loophole

Professional and agricultural use accounts for most SGAR bait stations in Australia. Restricting consumer purchase alone solves almost nothing.

Demand 03
Mandate Selontra as the alternative

Selontra (colecalciferol) is an effective, non-bioaccumulating rodenticide that does not enter the food chain. It is available right now.

Recruit a Friend

Each additional letter to DAFF strengthens the public record. Ask just one friend to take 2 minutes — they don't need to know much about policy, just that wildlife are dying.

Fund the Campaign

Animal Liberation runs entirely on donations. Every contribution helps us buy advertising to reach Australians who have never heard of SGARs — and get more letters to DAFF before June 11.

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Double Down: Write to Your Council

Federal regulation is one front — but councils across NSW are purchasing and deploying SGARs in parks, sports fields, and public reserves right now. Writing to your local council creates immediate local pressure while we wait for the DAFF decision.

  • 36 NSW councils are confirmed SGAR users, with targeted letter templates ready for each one.
  • Council decisions move faster than federal regulation — a successful motion at your council can stop SGAR use immediately in your local green spaces.
  • Our NSW Council Tracker shows you exactly which councils use SGARs and makes it easy to send a targeted letter in under 2 minutes.
Find Your Council & Write Now →

Protect Your Backyard Right Now

While we wait for the DAFF decision, you can take immediate action to protect local wildlife and reduce demand for SGARs in your neighbourhood.

  • Audit your shed: Check the labels on any rodent control products you own. Safely dispose of anything containing Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Difethialone, or Difenacoum. Your hardware store or council waste facility can advise on safe disposal.
  • Switch to Selontra: If you use rodenticide products, Selontra (colecalciferol) is now widely available in Australia. It is highly effective and does not bioaccumulate in predators or scavengers.
  • Prevention first: Seal gaps in walls and floors, secure compost bins with tight lids, remove fallen fruit, and store pet food in sealed containers. Exclusion is the most effective long-term solution.
  • Talk to your neighbours: Most people have no idea they are accidentally killing owls and raptors. Sharing what you know locally multiplies the campaign's reach without any social media required.