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May 20, 2025
Fire Services Funding Bill Explainer
What Actually Happened: Why Georgie Purcell Supported the Fire Services Funding Bill You may have seen the headlines. You might have read angry social media comments, or even received messages from people...
April 23, 2025
🐨 Koalas Slaughtered From Helicopters: A National Shame Demands Urgent Action
In one of the most shameful acts of state-approved wildlife destruction in recent memory, over 700 koalas have been shot dead from helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim National Park. These were injured,...
March 17, 2025
Introducing... Dr Helen Jeges for Senate!
Proving that care and compassion isn't out of fashion, the Animal Justice Party is proud to announce Dr Helen Jeges as its lead senate candidate for Victoria in the 2025 Federal Election,...
February 26, 2025
AJP Submission to Victoria’s Upper House Electoral System Inquiry
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is dedicated to championing reforms that ensure fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in Victoria’s electoral system. As part of this commitment, we have submitted our position to the...
February 25, 2025
AJP Win: Major Boost for Accessible Vet Care in Victoria
AJP Advocacy Secures Major Boost for Accessible Vet Care Affordable and accessible vet care is critical, yet out of reach for many families. Vet bills can be overwhelming, forcing some to delay...
February 14, 2025
Jacinta Allan’s Betrayal: Half the Birds, Double the Killing
One year ago, the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Native Bird Hunting Arrangements instructed Premier Jacinta Allan to ban duck shooting. She ignored it. Instead, in a gutless, cruel, and shameful move, the...
February 13, 2025
🚗 Support Victoria’s Wildlife: Sign the Petition for a $2 Vehicle Levy to Fund Emergency Care
🚗💔 Every year, thousands of native animals in Victoria are killed or injured on our roads. From kangaroos and wombats to koalas and birds, wildlife road trauma is a major crisis—and right...
February 12, 2025
Join AJP’s Clean Up Australia Day Event at Alexandra Avenue
📢 Important Update: Location Change! 📢 🌿 Join Animal Justice Party for a Clean Up Australia Day Event at Alexandra Avenue! 🌿 On Sunday, 2nd March 2025, the Animal Justice Party is rolling...
November 11, 2024
Join us for a Global Day of Protest Against Adidas!
📅 Saturday 16th November 🕚 11.00am - 12:30pm 📍Adidas store, 300 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD, ADIDAS... STOP KILLING KANGAROOS! #adidaskangaroomassacre Last year, we united with kangaroo advocates worldwide for a global weekend...
October 02, 2024
Submission Guide for Animal Advocates: Jumps Racing Review 2024
Racing Victoria has initiated a full-scale review of the 2024 jumps racing season, prompted by a devastating increase in horse fatalities. This review is a significant opportunity for animal advocates to voice...
July 20, 2024
Our Guide to the Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024 and Regulatory Impact Statement
Share your feedback on the proposed Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024 and Regulatory Impact Statement. The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) has developed the proposed Wildlife (Game) Regulations (2024) (proposed Regulations)...
June 21, 2024
Transforming Pig Welfare in Victoria: A Landmark Achievement for Animal Justice
The pivotal role of Animal Justice Party representatives in Australia's Parliaments cannot be overstated, particularly in the case of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Pig Welfare in Victoria. As Chair of the Legislative...
June 11, 2024
Kids Competition: Check Out The Designs!
The Animal Justice Party was especially proud to launch our first-ever "Design the Next T-Shirt for AJP" competition for kids under 18yo - inviting young artists and animal advocates to showcase their...
June 07, 2024
Inquiry into Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024
Make a submission to support the Bill to end live sheep exports by sea. Submissions close Tuesday the 11th of June 2024. Please make an urgent submission today. On 3 June 2024, Senator the Hon...
May 23, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE - ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY WARNS OF BIRD FLU RISK AT MEREDITH
Agriculture Victoria is investigating the death of poultry at an egg farm in Meredith. Tests have identified the presence of an avian influenza, H7N3. The property has been placed under quarantine and...
April 10, 2024
2024 Duck & Quail Shooting Season Protests - THIS SATURDAY
SATURDAY 13 APRIL 10-11.30am Despite the vast majority of Victorians wanting to see an end to duck shooting, the Labor Government has decided to continue the slaughter for another season. This decision...
April 09, 2024
It's Time : Time to Protest Live Export to Local Labor MPs
We're taking live animal export protests directly to members of the current Government! Animal protection advocates are invited to join Animal Justice Party members to protest the barbaric export of live animals...
April 04, 2024
Expressing Outrage about the 2024 Duck Shooting Season
Despite strong public sentiment for a ban, and the recent Inquiry whose No. 1 Recommendation was an immediate ban on recreational hunting of native birds, Victorian Labor has bowed down to the...
April 03, 2024
Kids Competition: Design Our Next T-Shirt
Let Your Creativity Spark Change! The Animal Justice Party is thrilled to launch our first-ever "Design the Next T-Shirt for AJP" competition for kids under 18yo - inviting young artists and animal...
March 28, 2024
AJP Submission to the consultation "Reforming Victoria's Animal Care and Protection Laws"
The AJP Submission to the consultation "AJP Submission to the consultation "Reforming Victoria's Animal Care and Protection Laws" is now available here. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic) (‘POCTA’)...
February 29, 2024
Our Guide to Reforming Victoria's Animal Care and Protection Laws
Our comprehensive Submission Guide to Reforming Victoria's Animal Care and Protection Laws has been meticulously assembled by the AJP's Victorian Advocacy team and spans 58 pages of crucial information and guidance. This guide serves...
February 29, 2024
Act Now: AJP's Guide to Expressing Outrage at the Live Export Industry
Come with us as we confront the live export industry head-on! Our guide is specifically designed to empower you to take direct action by demonstrating at the office of your local Labor...
February 27, 2024
AJP Submission to Marine Seismic Survey in the Otway Basin
The AJP Victoria Submission to the "3D Marine Seismic Survey in the Otway Basin" is now available here. CGG Services Australia (CGG) is proposing to undertake the Regia three-dimensional (3D) marine seismic survey...
February 15, 2024
Animal Justice Party adopts Climate Rescue Accord
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) has adopted and embraced the Climate Rescue Accord and acknowledges the vital importance of creating a safe climate, for animals, people, and the planet. This accord outlines a series of...
January 31, 2024
AJP Victoria Challenges Government's Support for Duck Shooting
The Animal Justice Party of Victoria firmly stands against the State Labor Government's decision to maintain recreational duck (and quail) shooting. This contentious decision, disregarding both the growing public outcry and the...
January 15, 2024
Animal Justice Party's Submission to the Victorian Inquiry on Pig Welfare: A Call for Compassionate Change
The AJP Submission to the "Inquiry into Pig Welfare in Victoria" is now available here. Pig welfare is a critical issue, considering their cognitive abilities and emotional capacities, which are often likened...
January 05, 2024
Last Chance to Influence the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Farmed Pig Welfare - Register Now for Our Essential Zoom Event
Make a Difference for Farmed Pigs in Victoria: Last Chance to Join Our Zoom Meeting Before Inquiry Submission Deadline As advocates for animal justice and welfare, our collective efforts can bring about...
December 15, 2023
AJP Submission to the consultation "Proposed Wildlife Trade Management Plan"
The AJP Submission to the consultation "Proposed Wildlife Trade Management Plan" is now available here. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) has carefully reviewed the Proposed Wildlife Trade Management Plan: Victorian Kangaroo Harvest...
December 14, 2023
Submission Guide to "Inquiry into Pig Welfare in Victoria"
Our submission guide to the "Inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria" is now available. Despite widespread understanding of their emotional capacity, pigs bred for meat in Australia lead miserable lives, before experiencing...
December 13, 2023
Answering the Call: Protecting Australia's Wildlife on Our Roads
Join Our 'Animal Roadside Assistance' Webinar to Become a Wildlife Guardian Every year, the sobering reality of road mortality casts a shadow across Australia, with 10 million native animals perishing on our...
December 08, 2023
Special meeting - Participate in Shaping Pig Welfare Policies in Victoria
Public submissions are now being welcomed for the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into farmed pig welfare, which is set to address and report on key aspects outlined in the official terms of reference...
December 08, 2023
Advocating for Kangaroos: A Call to Action on the Proposed Wildlife Trade Management Plan
In the heart of the Victorian wilderness, a silent crisis unfolds every night – the brutal slaughter of kangaroos for profit. These iconic creatures, symbols of Australia's unique biodiversity, are caught in...
December 08, 2023
Protect Gordon Koalas: Take Action Now!
(Oct '24 edit: campaign ended and page links removed) Australia's cherished koalas are facing a dual threat in Gordon, Victoria that demands our urgent attention. Firstly, timber harvesting of a bluegum plantation...
December 05, 2023
WAR ON CATS - Our Guide to the "Threat Abatement Plan for the Predation of Feral Cats" Consultation
The Federal Government has announced yet another war on cats. They've recently announced the "Draft Updated Threat Abatement Plan for Predation by Feral Cats' - and it details the Federal Environment Minister's...
November 03, 2023
Get tickets for our 2023 Conference Raffle
Our raffle has launched with an amazing $6,004 worth of prizes! Tickets for our raffle could win you a fantastic prize including $1000 to spend at Bunnings! The prize pool is...
October 18, 2023
Georgie Purcell MP - Motion on Family Violence & Animal Welfare
The majority of Australians consider companion animals to be members of their family and for women experiencing Family and Domestic Violence (FDV), pets are a significant source of therapeutic support. According to the...
October 11, 2023
2023 AJP National Conference
We are thrilled to announce the 2023 National Conference – the Animal Justice Party's annual, members-only weekend on 11-12th November! This year's National Conference, "It's Politics", focuses on the foundations of our political endeavour. Hear...
August 31, 2023
Recreational duck shooting ban key recommendation from Victorian parliamentary inquiry
A total ban on recreational duck and quail shooting is the very first recommendation from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Victoria’s Native Bird Hunting Arrangements. The Select Committee inquiring into Victoria’s native bird hunting arrangements...
August 25, 2023
AJP Submission to the Communications Legislation Amendment
The AJP Victoria Submission to the "Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023" is now available here is now available here. In January 2023, the Minister for Communications announced that the...
August 22, 2023
AJP Submission to the Victorian Biosecurity Strategy Consultation
The AJP Victoria Submission to the "Victorian Biosecurity Strategy Consultation" is now available here is now available here. A new Biosecurity Strategy is being developed for Victoria. The strategy is building off Victoria’s Biosecurity...
August 16, 2023
AJP Submission to the Greyhound Export Consultation
The AJP Victoria Submission to the Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021" is now available here is now available here. In 2021, Senator Mehreen Faruqi introduced the ‘Customs...
August 14, 2023
AJP Submission to Seismic Survey of the Otway Basin
The AJP Victoria Submission to the "Otway Basin 3D Multi-client Marine Seismic Survey" is now available here. GS proposes undertaking a three-dimensional (3D) multi-client marine seismic survey (MSS) in the Otway Basin, in...
August 10, 2023
Georgie Purcell MP - Last Week's Wins in Parliament
The Minister for Racing agreed to meet with rescue and rehoming groups Last week, Georgie and Graham Cracker met with the Minister for Racing, Anthony Carbines MP. In their meeting Georgie...
July 24, 2023
Submission Guide to End Commercial Greyhound Export and Import
Our submission guide to help end the live export and import of greyhounds is now available. The Federal Senate is holding an inquiry into whether it is viable to amend the ‘Customs...
July 03, 2023
Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan Review - Special Meeting & Guide
Victoria’s Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan (KHMP) is a cleverly written document that tries to convince the reader that kangaroos are abundant throughout the state, to such an extent that the government is...
June 30, 2023
AJP Victoria Submission: "Inquiry into '22 State Election"
The AJP Victoria Submission to the "Inquiry into the Conduct of the 2022 Victorian State Election" is now available here is now available here. In April 2023, the Victorian Parliament’s influential Electoral Matters Committee opened...
June 29, 2023
AJP Victoria Submission to Proposed Feedlot Expansion
AJP Victoria's Submission to shut down the seismic blast survey for gas in the Otway Basin has now been put forward. The first step in oil and gas exploration is seismic blast testing. In...
June 29, 2023
Animal Members. How They're Helping!
Just try arguing again that we're out to ban people from having animals in their life! It's a tired argument from those who profit from breeding & racing animals and it's simply...
June 23, 2023
AJP Victoria Submission: "The greenwashing of 1080 poison"
The AJP Victoria Submission to the Greenwashing Senate Inquiry is now available here - we examined the greenwashing of Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) poison in our submission. On 29 March 2023, the Senate referred...
June 23, 2023
Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 20th-22nd June 2023
Parliamentary speeches and updates for Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 20th-22nd June 2023 Speeches this week include a Question Without Notice on the Fox and wild dog bounty program, Constituency Questions...
June 14, 2023
Companion Animal "Membership" is now a thing!
Due to popular demand, the Victorian Branch has introduced animal memberships... and they're tax-deductible! By making a donation for your best friend to become a member you, and your political animal companion,...
June 08, 2023
Submission Guide to "Harmony Feedlot Expansion"
The EPA has received a development licence application from Harmony Feedlot Services P/L - the proposal to increase the capacity of the feedlot near Dimboola from 3,000 cattle to 10,000 cattle. The...
June 02, 2023
Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 30th May - 1st June
Parliamentary speeches and updates for Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 30th May - 1st June 2023 Speeches this week include a Question Without Notice on the Poultry Industry & Chicken Welfare,...
June 01, 2023
Major Victories for Animals in the 2023 Budget!
In case you missed it - $16 million dollars was dedicated to animal protection in the State Budget. In a budget focused on covid debt recovery, this is huge. The Animal Justice Party...
May 31, 2023
AJP Submission to the consultation "Phase out of live sheep exports by sea"
The AJP Submission to the consultation "Phase out of live sheep exports by sea" is now available here. On live animal export ships, animals endure horrific conditions, only to arrive at destinations...
May 17, 2023
Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 16th-19th May
Parliamentary speeches and updates for Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 16th-19th May. Speeches this week include a Question Without Notice on SGARS, a Constituency Question on habitat in Bendigo destroyed for...
May 15, 2023
Media Statement on the First Nations Voice to Parliament
The Animal Justice Party is committed to the principle of equality, and therefore wholeheartedly endorses the First Nations Voice to Parliament, which will accord Australia’s First Nations people the recognition, representation, and...
May 09, 2023
AJP Submission to the Native Bird Hunting Inquiry
The AJP submission to the LC Select Committee Inquiry into Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements is now available. The Select Committee will inquire into and report on Victoria's recreational bird hunting...
May 04, 2023
Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 2nd - 4th May
Parliamentary speeches and updates for Georgie Purcell MP - Sitting Week 2nd - 4th May. Speeches this week include a Question Without Notice on Dairy Industry, a Constituency Question on Calder Freeway...
April 28, 2023
Submission Guide to "Phase out of live sheep exports by sea"
Our submission guide for the consultation to the "Phase out of live sheep exports by sea" is now available here. Live export is a practice that most Australians find abhorrent. On export...
April 28, 2023
AJP Submission to the Brumby Inquiry
The AJP submission to the Senate Inquiry "Impacts and management of feral horses in the Australian Alps" is now available. On 9 February 2023, the Senate referred the impacts and management of feral...
April 20, 2023
Impacts and Management of Brumbies Submission Guide
On 9 February 2023, the Senate referred the impacts and management of the free-roaming horses, we call "Brumbies", in the Australian Alps for inquiry and report by 9 June 2023. Brumbies are introduced free-roaming...
March 29, 2023
Inquiry into Native Bird Shooting
In February 2023, the Andrews Labor Government moved and passed a motion to establish a Legislative Council Select Committee to examine recreational native bird shooting in Victoria. The public campaign against duck...
March 22, 2023
National Feral Deer Action Plan
"The National Feral Deer Action Plan aims to limit further spread of feral deer into new areas and reduce the impacts of large populations of feral deer on primary production, communities and...
March 02, 2023
Deer Action Plan Submission Guide
The National Feral Deer Action Plan Working Group was formed in response to the negative ecological impacts of ‘feral’ deer. The group comprises Government and non-Government authorities, none of which advocate for...
December 20, 2022
Meet Georgie Purcell MP
Victorians have voted with their hearts and shown that animals matter. It's official - Georgie Purcell has been elected to represent Northern Victoria in Victoria's Legislative Council! She is an amazing, dynamic and...
December 15, 2022
Geelong's Plan for Nature
Climate change and human activities are threatening Geelong’s biodiversity, and animal habitats are at risk. All human and non-human animals deserve safe spaces to be, so the preservation of different ecosystems is...
October 24, 2022
Reforming Victoria's Animal Care and Protection Laws
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic) (‘POCTA’) has been in place since 1986. Despite its name, it has not provided an adequate framework to prevent harm to animals. Work...
October 09, 2022
New Animal Care and Protection Laws - Brumbies Submission Guide
As a passionate advocate for brumbies, you have no doubt seen the sad and disturbing pictures of brumbies who’ve been shot and left behind as part of culls, and asked ‘how is...
October 05, 2022
New Animal Care and Protection Laws
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (POCTA) has been in place since 1986. Despite its name, it has not provided an adequate framework to prevent harm to animals. Work is currently...
September 19, 2022
What is the AJP's Stance on Companion Animals?
The Animal Justice Party supports companion animals living with families – in fact, our three elected MP’s all have rescued companion animals, as do most of our Members. If you’ve been on...
September 15, 2022
Vote with your heart this November 💜
Welcome to a new era for the Animal Justice Party! 🐾 Since starting back in 2009 in response to growing public concern over the abuse, harm and mistreatment of non-human animals across...
September 14, 2022
Our Response to the RSPCA Victoria Election Asks
3 days is simply not enough time to look for a lost companion animal. Recently, we responded to RSPCA Victoria and informed them that we can support all issues they’re advocating on...
August 04, 2022
Veticare Motion Passed!
On Tuesday 2nd August, Andy Meddick MP proposed a motion to Parliament that would be an Australian first if adopted by the Victorian Government - Veticare. GREAT NEWS! The motion passed, demonstrating the support...
July 15, 2022
Join an Animal Campaign Crew
If you are passionate about a particular animal issue, this is your time to shine. We are building 'Campaign Crews' for a number of key animal campaigns, to progress some of the...
June 21, 2022
Port Phillip Bay and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar Site Boundary Review
The Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar Site has six distinct wetland areas. The boundary for this Ramsar site was defined when it was listed in 1982. Since then,...
June 09, 2022
Andy Meddick MP - Sitting Week 6th-8th June 2022
Parliamentary speech by Andy Meddick during the sitting week of 6-8th June 2022. You can watch Andy ask a Question Without Notice about the control of wild horse (Brumby) populations. 7th June 2022...
May 31, 2022
Victorian Government response to the final report and recommendations of the Taskforce on Rehoming Pets
Message from Andy Meddick MP "I know a lot of you have been waiting for this. I’m here at Lort Smith for the Victorian Government’s response to the Taskforce on Rehoming Pets, which...
May 25, 2022
Brumby Killing Programs - Letter to the Minister for the Environment
Like many of you, my office and I are deeply concerned about the potential shooting of brumbies in Victoria. These killing programs are not only immensely cruel - but ineffective. This is...
November 21, 2021
Inquiry into Renewable Energy in Victoria
On 4 March 2020 the Victorian Legislative Council agreed to the following motion: That this House requires the Environment and Planning Committee to inquire into, consider and report on measures to enable...
November 21, 2021
Improving Access to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals
The Aust Govt sought feedback about 5 proposed measures to improve access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, inviting feedback from across the community. The aim is to give farmers...
November 17, 2021
Sustainability Victoria’s Next Decade of Action
SV2030: A Decade of Action is Sustainability Victoria’s organisational strategy for 2021 through to 2030. It also sets out SV’s focus areas – these outline how the Government plans to maximise our technical...
October 22, 2021
Parks Victoria's Disability Action Plan
Parks are for everybody. To make sure our parks are inclusive and welcoming for all Victorians, Parks Victoria develops a Disability Action Plan every four years. The Animal Justice Party values the...
October 20, 2021
Victoria's Gender Equality Strategy 2022
Safe and Strong 2016: Victoria's Gender Equality Strategy, set out a framework for progressively building the attitudinal and behavioural change required to reduce violence against women and deliver gender equality. While Safe...
October 20, 2021
Draft National Recovery Plan for the Koala
The National Recovery Plan for the Koala identifies national-level strategic actions to save the nationally threatened Koala. It aligns with state and territory planning, programs and strategies to ensure we are all working together...
October 18, 2021
Land Management Strategy
Parks Victoria has developed a draft Land Management Strategy that sets out a clear vision and long-term strategies and priorities for the protection, management and use of Parks Victoria managed land for...
October 13, 2021
Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drainage Management Strategy
Effective, fit for purpose surface and subsurface drainage is essential for sustainable irrigated agriculture. The draft Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drainage Management Strategy (the draft Strategy) has been developed to provide a clear...
October 08, 2021
Golden Plains Shire Council Rabbit Management Strategy 2021-2031
The Golden Plains Shire's Draft Rabbit Management Strategy 2021-2031 is a strategic plan that sets out the Council’s vision and goals regarding the management of rabbits on Council land and across the...
September 16, 2021
Our Objection to Proposed Licenced Wild Game Pet Meat Processing Facility
Campaspe Meat Company Pty Ltd hopes to repurpose the Loddon Valley Abattoir in Inglewood as a “wild game” meat processing facility, with a focus on kangaroos, but with the potential to process the bodies...
July 21, 2021
The Independent Review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act 1975
On 20 October 2020, the Victorian Government released a Directions Paper setting out 12 high-level proposals for a new animal welfare Act for public feedback. The new Act will replace the Prevention of Cruelty...
