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July 13, 2026
Paid Role - Member Engagement & Admin Officer
We're Hiring! The Animal Justice Party (Victoria) is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as our new Member Engagement, Volunteer & Administration Officer. Paid roles within grassroots animal advocacy...
May 15, 2026
Affordable Vet Care Funding Secured
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell has secured nearly $600,000 for the Regional Community Vet Clinic to be expanded in this year’s State Budget. At a time when so many people are...
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 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Letting Greyhounds Run Free Thanks to sustained advocacy from Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, Victoria’s outdated greyhound leash laws are now being examined by a government Taskforce....
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...
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...
November 25, 2025
Georgie Purcell Secures Long-Awaited Pet Burial Reform
The Law Finally Recognises Pets Are Family For many Victorians, animals are not just pets. They are family, companions, and sources of comfort who stay beside us through grief, illness, loneliness, and change....
July 22, 2025
It's Time: Introduce the Animal Care and Protection Bill
Victoria’s Animals Deserve Justice. Now. Victoria’s animal welfare system is failing. Laws are outdated. Enforcement is weak. Penalties are a joke. The Animal Justice Party is calling for urgent action from the...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
