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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COMPANION ANIMAL ACTION PAPER 2017
10th August 2017 After eighteen months of consultations with animal rescue groups, advocacy groups and individuals, I have now finalised my Companion Animal Action Paper. It is the blueprint for the work I will be undertaking in parliament. Of course, there are more...
PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION FINAL REPORT INTO AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE
30th March 2017 Last week the Productivity Commission publicly released its Final Report into Australian Agriculture Regulations. Among other industry concerns regarding land, water and natural resources use, food labelling, and GMO, the Report also gave a thorough...
LOSS OF GREEN SPACE FOR ANIMALS
MEDIA RELEASE I congratulate the Total Environment Centre for undertaking their year-long project “SOS Green Spaces” which maps threatened spaces in 70 locations across Sydney with detailed information about local trees, native species, and resident action groups. The...
NO PLACE FOR CELEBRATING ANIMAL CRUELTY IN MARDI GRAS
2nd March 2017 As a young man still in his teens, I joined with friends from Newcastle and became one of the group of 78ers that participated in the first Mardi Gras. It was a distressing but also a celebratory experience. I remember looking at the police as they...
LUCY’S PROJECT
16th November 2016 I recently attended the ‘Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence International Perspectives’ conference held in Sydney hosted by Lucy’s Project. I left so inspired by the great work Anna Ludvik and Lucy's Project are doing to raise the awareness and...
POISONING OF WILDLIFE by LANNATE L INSECTICIDE
13th September 2016 Questions without notice. Poisoning of wildlife by Lannate L Insecticide. https://youtu.be/m4NT3WWJMWI LANNATE L INSECTICIDE The Hon. MARK PEARSON (16:35): My question is directed to the Minister for Primary Industries. At my recent community forum...
BROKEN HILL ANIMAL PROTECTION FORUM
24th August 2016 UPDATE! As per our public agenda that we distributed in the original invitation, please see the following recorded Minutes and discussion points. Welcome and introductions; Mark, as an MLC represents the whole state of NSW. All NSW residents are urged...
DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BRUMBIES
22nd August 2016 It seems the NPWS and the Office of Environment & Heritage continue to push their mass slaughter agenda, one that will result in brutal cruelty. My office submitted or submission to the Draft Plan of Management in which we address the multitude...
SOUTH COAST ANIMAL ADVOCATES AND MARCH FOR THE MILLIONS
21st July 2016 It is so energising to witness and be a part of the positive growth of animal advocacy and activism across NSW. This weekend I am lucky enough to be representing the Animal Justice Party across the NSW community in our united quest to improve the lives...
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