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Caged hens could soon be banned under a new proposal which could see the price of bakery items and bacon and egg rolls climb as a result.
An independent panel has put forward new standards for poultry welfare and are pushing for the federal government to scrap caged eggs by 2036.
While the majority of eggs sold in supermarkets are free range, some businesses like bakeries and restaurants use caged eggs because they're lower in price - meaning prices may be ramped up if they have to switch to the alternative.
Animal groups have criticised the proposal for taking too long, saying it shouldn't take 15 years to make battery cages a thing of the past.
An independent panel has put forward new standards for poultry welfare and are pushing for the federal government to scrap caged eggs by 2036
Australia is one of the last countries to make a move on caged eggs (pictured farm in Bungendore, New South Wales)
Australia is one of the last countries to make a move on caged eggs,
