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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 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...
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...