The New South Wales Government yesterday (Wednesday, June 8) supported a crossbench motion in NSW Parliament that their response to the Northern Rivers floods was “insufficient”. The motion was put forward in the Legislative Council by Upper House MP for the...
Motions
MOTION PASSED: Securing covered-up kangaroo concerns
This week I took to the chamber to call on the government to release documents that prove its own bureaucrats raised concerns about kangaroo killing in NSW. The motion passed unanimously. I was already furious at how badly the Department of Planning,...
MEDIA RELEASE: : Animal Justice MP labels Nationals “Neanderthals” and calls on the Premier to remove John Barilaro and Adam Marshall from their offices over lack of action on animal protection
In a motion given to Upper House on Wednesday (June 23), MP for the Animal Justice Party Mark Pearson called on Premier Gladys Berejiklian to remove Nationals MP’s John Barilaro and Adam Marshall from their office over their disregard of animal sentience. “The New...
A tribute to Helen Marston
If you're involved in the animal protection movement in Australia, you know Helen Marston. Maybe not personally. Maybe not by name. But by legacy and by credence, you know Helen. Helen Marston was active in the animal protection movement for many years, during which...
MEDIA RELEASE: Mid North Coast residents commended in NSW Parliament for saving animals’ lives in devastating floods
Mid North Coast residents, farmers, veterinarians, wildlife rescuers, and online animal advocates have been praised for their efforts to save animals during the March floods. A motion put forward by Upper House MP for the Animal Justice Party Mark Pearson was agreed...
The future of meat
9th August 2019 NOTICE OF MOTION https://youtu.be/w0HvLbms3UQ I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: That this house commends the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for the Foreign Correspondent episode “high Steaks” that aired on 6th August 2019...
“THE MAN HE KILLED” BY THOMAS HARDY
14th November 2018 Notice of motion. https://youtu.be/82iR7AelrR8 The Hon. MARK PEARSON (11:06): I move: (1)That this House commends the works of Thomas Hardy, poet and author who: (a)was born near Dorchester in 1840 into a stonemason's family; and (b)became renowned...
KANGAROO SLAUGHTERFEST IN NSW
19th September 2018 Notice of motion. Mark Pearson tabled a motion condemning the NSW Government over its treatment of kangaroos. https://youtu.be/aq-Vp5dYHPY I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: 1. That this House condemns the government’s decision...
NOTICE OF NOTION – THAT THE LIVE ANIMAL EXPORT INDUSTRY SHOULD BE CONDEMNED FOR SYSTEMIC CRUELTY
17th May 2018 Notice of motion. Live animal export industry. https://youtu.be/G4eDIYfHrdo Motion objected to and debated by the Government. Read the full debate. (1) That this House condemns the live animal export industry, which has a 40-year history of systemic...
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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