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Our News page is a repository for all of the submissions, media releases and articles produced by the Animal Justice Party team in Victoria.
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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,...
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...