The Queensland government has launched an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty at seven slaughterhouses in Australia, following evidence provided by the Farm Transparency Project (FTP). The group's activists installed surveillance cameras in slaughterhouses in southern Queensland, capturing footage of distressing scenes of animal suffering. The investigation, which could lead to criminal prosecutions, has raised questions about the effectiveness of self-reporting systems and mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses, potentially leading to significant changes in the oversight of animal welfare practices in the meat industry.

The footage obtained by FTP activists reveals multiple alleged breaches of state and federal laws, including at slaughterhouses that received state taxpayer-funded upgrades in 2020. The investigation includes major suppliers and grant recipients, with four of the slaughterhouses located in the electorate of David Littleproud, who previously criticized FTP but now acknowledges the seriousness of any breach of animal welfare standards.