Juliet is an animal welfare researcher and veterinary nurse, with a strong commitment to animal protection, women's safety and evidence-based policy. Having grown up around animals and spent her working life caring for them, she understands the importance of creating a kinder, fairer society for animals and the people who care for them.

Juliet's interest in animal welfare began long before university. She has worked across veterinary nursing and rehabilitation, caring for animals experiencing pain, recovering from injury and requiring ongoing treatment. She has also volunteered hundreds of hours in animal shelters, equine and agricultural settings. These experiences have given her a practical understanding of how animals experience the world around them, the challenges faced by those who care for them and how often animal welfare needs are overlooked.

This curiosity led her to study Animal Health and Disease at the University of Melbourne, including a semester at the University of Copenhagen, before completing an Honours degree in Animal Welfare Science. Her Honours research focused on working dog welfare, an area she continues to contribute to through her work as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne's Animal Welfare Science Centre, working to inform improved welfare practices and policy.

Juliet is standing for the Animal Justice Party because she believes that understanding the problems facing animals is only the beginning. Drawing on years of hands-on experience and a background in animal welfare science, she wants to help turn evidence into meaningful action. She believes animal protection should be underpinned by science, accountability and legislation, rather than left to convenience or voluntary guidelines.

Juliet is focused on:

• Ending greyhound racing: Ending public funding for an industry that continues to injure and kill dogs and working towards a full phase-out of greyhound racing in Victoria.

• Making animal welfare standards enforceable: Advocating for legally enforceable animal welfare standards, ensuring protections are upheld through legislation rather than voluntary guidelines.

• Preventing gendered violence: Investing in high school education that challenges misogyny and builds respectful relationships, while strengthening protections for pets and families escaping family violence.

Juliet wants to be a representative who listens, asks questions and isn't afraid to challenge the way things have always been done. While animal protection and women's safety are central to her priorities, Juliet also recognises that good representation starts with understanding the concerns of the broader community. She hopes to bring her practical experience, research background and commitment to meaningful change to Parliament, ensuring the voices of Kew residents are heard.

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