Georgie Purcell is Victoria's Animal Justice Party representative, who in 2022 was proudly elected by the people of Northern Victoria to the Legislative Council. As the youngest woman in the Victorian Parliament, Georgie is dedicated to doing politics differently – focusing on getting things done rather than political point-scoring.

A lifetime fighting for animals and working people

Georgie has spent her adult life working on causes she feels most passionately about – animal protection, unionism and ensuring a secure and dignified retirement for working people. She has been involved in the animal protection movement for 14 years, volunteering and serving in roles on campaigns to end puppy farming, ban jumps racing and stop duck shooting.

She previously worked as chief of staff to a former Animal Justice Party MP and holds a double degree in law and communications/politics. Away from work, Georgie has been admitted as an Australian lawyer and is a graduate of the Pathway to Politics Program for Women and the Centre for Australian Progress.

First term, in full

Real wins for animals, people and the planet

During her first term in Parliament, Georgie has achieved a huge amount for her community – from exposing the greyhound racing industry to protecting wildlife and reforming the shelter sector.

01

Millions in funding securedSecured millions in funding for animal rescuers, wildlife carers, and low-cost vet services.

02

Greyhound racing reformSecured a whole-of-life tracking scheme for every greyhound raced in Victoria.

03

Bestiality & crush videos outlawedBrought in new legislation to make creating and distributing this content a crime.

04

Wildlife roadstrike inquiryEstablished a parliamentary inquiry into the state's wildlife roadstrike crisis.

05

Exposing the cost of racingExposed $500 million in greyhound racing subsidies, and $1.8 million lost yearly to jumps racing.

06

Fighting the fur tradeExposed mislabelled cat fur and chaired a taskforce calling for a total fur ban.

07

Pets in retirement villagesPassed a law giving retirement village residents the right to live with their companion animals.

08

Mount Eliza horses rescuedPressured authorities until a warrant seized the majority of neglected horses.

09

Duck shooting wound backClosed a record number of wetlands and secured a parliamentary inquiry into duck shooting.

10

Ending male chick cullingSecured in-ovo sexing technology in Australia, set to save millions of lives.

11

Shelter sector reformIntroduced sweeping reforms across Victoria's animal shelter and pound sector.

12

Progressing VeticareThe Animal Justice Party's plan for affordable, accessible veterinary care for pets across Victoria.

Life in the Macedon Ranges

Georgie is proud to live in the beautiful Macedon Ranges on Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Country. She recently became a mother to her daughter, Lilah, and in her spare time looks after 15 sheep, three horses, two ex-puppy farm dogs and four rescue cats.

Seeking re-election in 2026

Georgie has amassed a huge social media presence, with a total cross-platform audience of more than 274,000 people – making her one of the most viewed politicians in the nation. With her first term nearly complete, she's seeking re-election in the 2026 Victorian state election to continue fighting for animals, people and the environment.