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July 01, 2026
Closing Victoria’s Puppy Farm Loophole
A step closer to closing Victoria’s puppy farm loophole The commercial breeding exemption puts dogs at risk Commercial puppy farms can expose dogs to overcrowding, inadequate housing and veterinary care, poor socialisation, and...
May 08, 2026
Tower Hill Closure a Win for Wildlife & Wetlands
And just like that, we’ve closed another wetland to duck shooting 🦆🎉 Although internationally recognised for its rich birdlife and as an important habitat for threatened waterbirds, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve had...
May 06, 2026
Ending Male Chick Culling: A Major Win
We've secured a major step forward for animal welfare in Victoria In Victoria alone, an estimated 3-5 million male chicks are killed shortly after hatching each year. Nationally, this figure is up...
May 01, 2026
Animals Are Family: New Victorian Laws Protect Pets in Retirement Villages
Thanks to advocacy led by Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, retirement villages can no longer impose unreasonable restrictions preventing residents from keeping companion animals. For too long, older Victorians have been...
April 21, 2026
Demanding Answers on Mount Macedon Woodland Clearing
In a concerning move, Parks Victoria recently cleared a rare montane grassy woodland at Mount Macedon to ‘restore’ public viewing areas near the Mt. Macedon Memorial Cross. The works impacted a restricted...
April 15, 2026
Greyhound Leash Laws Are Finally on the Agenda
A Long-Overdue Step Towards Letting Greyhounds Run Free Thanks to sustained advocacy from Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, Victoria’s outdated greyhound leash laws are now being examined by a government Taskforce....
April 08, 2026
Allan Government Abandons Animal Care and Protection Bill
Victoria’s animal protection laws are failing — and the Allan Government has walked away from fixing them. The Victorian Government first committed in 2018 to strengthening animal welfare legislation. That promise led...
March 20, 2026
We've Strengthened Bestiality Laws
Georgie Purcell just delivered a major win for animals. After a concerted campaign led by the Animal Justice Party MP, Victoria's Parliament passed an amendment to the Crimes Act 1958 in March...
March 10, 2026
Rescue groups urged to help shape Victoria’s new pet rehoming scheme
Many rescue organisations and individual rescuers have contacted AJP & Georgie Purcell MP about the proposed Authorised Pet Rehoming Organisation (APRO) scheme and what it could mean for their lifesaving work. There...
March 05, 2026
Have Your Say: Object to Proposed Pig Rendering Plant in Laverton North
EPA Victoria is currently considering a development licence application from JBS Pork to construct a pig rendering plant in Laverton North, Victoria. Rendering plants process the remains and waste products of animals...
February 16, 2026
Jumps Racing: The Cost of Cruelty Revealed
Jumps racing is a type of horse racing in which horses are required to race at speed while clearing obstacles including fences, hurdles, ditches and water jumps. The nature of this so-called...
January 07, 2026
Victoria’s Fur Labelling Crisis: Consumers Misled Despite Import Ban
Despite Australia’s long-standing ban on the import and export of cat and dog fur, misleading labelling continues to allow fur products of unknown origin to reach Victorian shelves. Investigations commissioned by Collective...
December 18, 2025
Transforming Wildlife Roadstrike Policy in Victoria
A landmark inquiry led by the Animal Justice Party The Parliamentary Inquiry into Wildlife Roadstrike in Victoria marks a turning point for how this state responds to one of its most persistent...
November 26, 2025
Historic Reform: Animals to Be Protected Under Family Violence Laws in Victoria
In 2023, Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell passed a motion calling for animals to be recognised in family violence laws - and the government agreed to work alongside her to make...
October 16, 2025
Justice for Murphy: Georgie Purcell MP’s Motion for Shelter Reform Passes Parliament
A Win for Transparency, Accountability and Compassion In a major victory for animals and their advocates, Georgie Purcell MP (Animal Justice Party, Northern Victoria) has successfully passed a motion in the Victorian...
October 09, 2025
Watch Live: Inquiry into Koala Cull and Blue Gum Industry Debate in Parliament
Victoria’s koalas are counting on us On Wednesday 29 October 2025, Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell will debate Legislative Council Petition #652, calling for an independent inquiry into koala management practices...
September 12, 2025
Supporter Guide for Domestic Animal Management Plan Consultations
Councils across Victoria are rewriting their Domestic Animal Management Plans (DAMPs). These plans shape how animals are treated for the next four years. They decide whether councils invest in desexing or rely...
June 12, 2025
Have Your Say: New Public Survey on Wildlife Road Deaths
The Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into wildlife roadstrike is now open for public submissions — and they’ve just launched an official online survey to hear directly from people like you. Whether you’ve witnessed...
May 23, 2025
Submission Info for the Inquiry into wildlife roadstrike in Victoria
Every day across Victoria, native animals are struck and killed on our roads. From wombats and kangaroos to echidnas, birds, and gliders—no species is immune. Roadstrike is one of the most widespread...
May 22, 2025
Adidas and ASICS End Use of Kangaroo Leather — A Major Win for Wildlife
We did it. In a landmark victory for kangaroos and compassionate consumers, Adidas and ASICS have both confirmed they will no longer use kangaroo leather in their footwear products. This moment marks...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
