Together, NSW MPs Mark Pearson and Emma Hurst have developed a set of unity principles to guide their decision making within State Parliament. We believe in the in core principles of Kindness, Equality, Rationality and Non-violence. We believe it is our duty to take...
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Milton Griffiths. History in the making.
Animal activism in Australia has a fascinating and, mostly, quiet and understated recorded history spanning far back. The records are mainly indented in archives of the media cataloguing extraordinary achievements such as the issue of freedom of speech and privacy...
Support for Sydney nightlife
Being an openly gay man and having enjoyed the gay strip from as far back as the controversial late 1970s I appreciate and support the importance of a relaxed, diverse and unfettered Sydney night life. Before the last NSW parliament rose Robert Borsak had introduced a...
COMPANION ANIMALS DESERVE CONSIDERATION IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENTS
17th October 2018 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT (REVIEW) BILL 2018 Mark Pearson moved an amendment to the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review) Bill 2018. The amendment would ensure that companion animals would be given consideration in residential tenancies for...
CHILDREN AND THE NATURAL WORLD
25th September 2018 Adjournment speech. Mark Pearson on children and their natural empathy for animals. https://youtu.be/mFukEY0d2kk As adults we cannot fail to observe a child’s innocent delight in interactions with animals. On a more prosaic note, science tells us...
VETERINARIANS MENTAL HEALTH
2nd May 2018 Adjournment Speech. Veterinarians mental health. https://youtu.be/gHtm3EXIslE A series of studies conducted in recent years have identified elevated rates of depression, anxiety and suicide among Australian veterinarians, with a suicide rate four times...
MEET THE NSW SOUTH COAST GRASSROOTS AJP MEMBERS
19th February 2018 Mark Pearson addressed an enthusiastic and concerned local crowd of animal lovers and advocates at the Soldier's Bay club in Batemans bay on Monday 19th of February. Mark discussed his work in parliament and his proposed bills on banning the...
MARK PEARSON VISITS POZIERES TO PAY RESPECT TO THE ANIMALS FALLEN IN WAR
10th November 2017 Lest We Forget Throughout history, in war and in peace, animals and mankind have worked alongside each other. As "beasts of burden", messengers, protectors, mascots, and friends, the war animals have demonstrated true valour and an enduring...
MARK PEARSON – WHY I SUPPORT MARRIAGE EQUALITY
19th September 2017 I fully support the right of each person to marry the partner of their choice, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Marriage has changed throughout the ages, reflecting the values and aspirations of each succeeding generation. Up...
THREATENED SPECIES CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION
14th September 2017 Notice of motion. THREATENED SPECIES CHILDREN'S ART COMPETITION The Hon. MARK PEARSON (10:03): I move: (1)That this House commends Forestmedia Network Incorporated for facilitating the 2017 Threatened Species Children's Art Competition, which...
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