Despite being an ecological and cultural keystone species, the dingo is the only native mammal in NSW not protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act. Every day, dingoes are shot and trapped by local councils and landholders. Even in national parks,...
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Visiting New Zealand’s Whanganui River
This river is a person. In March 2017, New Zealand's Whanganui River became the world's second natural resource to be given its own legal identity, with the rights, duties and liabilities of a legal person. What an honour it was to visit the Whanganui River in person...
Sydney, you’re invited! 🥑🥙 Come to the May 3rd screening of Eating Plants
You've probably seen Kangaroo, the incredible documentary about the slaughter of Australia's most iconic animal. Recently, the directors of Kangaroo, my friends Mick McIntyre and Kate Clere, released the trailer to their new TV series, Eating Plants, which you can...
MEDIA RELEASE: MEDIA RELEASE: Animal Justice Party announces Port Stephens regional group with free local event
Upper House MP for the Animal Justice Party Mark Pearson will visit Port Stephens on Wednesday, April 13 to help launch the party’s Port Stephens Regional Group. A free community event will be held at 6:30pm this Wednesday, 13 April at Nelson Bay Bowling and...
MEDIA RELEASE: Animal Justice Party announces Port Macquarie regional group with free local event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 8/04/2022  Upper House MP for the Animal Justice Party Mark Pearson will visit Port Macquarie this Thursday, April 14 to help launch the party’s Port Macquarie Regional Group. A free community event will be held at 6:30pm this Thursday,...
SNAP RALLY THIS THURSDAY IN SYDNEY
Koalas are now officially endangered, and this Thursday we're taking a stand to speak up for their protection. For too long our government has been promising funding for koalas while bulldozing their homes for development. Koalas need trees. Koalas need strong...
MEDIA RELEASE: “Australia’s deadliest dog track”: Animal Justice MP calls for a ban on greyhound racing at Richmond until track is investigated
Richmond Racing Club was Australia’s deadliest greyhound racing track in 2021, recording 10 deaths and 572 injuries, according to data collated by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. Richmond’s 2021 injury tally of 572 is more than the combined...
MEDIA RELEASE: “Reindeer” kill at Raymond Terrace set to commence despite community objection
Port Stephens Council is set to kill a herd of deer in the Irrawong Swamp area of Raymond Terrace after a planned kill was delayed due to community upset about the killing of the “reindeer” at Christmas. “Many members of the Raymond Terrace...
Vale, Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison
Earlier this week, we learnt about the passing of Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison. I first met Uncle Max ten years ago, and together we have fought for kangaroo protection ever since. With the permission of Uncle Max’s family, I want to share with you some photos and...
This letter was just sent to 385 members of U.S. Congress
Last week, I sent the following letter to 385 members of U.S. Congress one by one, urging them to support the Greyhound Protection Act, which will ban greyhound racing in America and have a huge impact on the Australian industry, too. I am posting the letter here for...
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