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...
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We’re about to make history: join us at the hearings for the kangaroo inquiry at NSW Parliament House
After six years of fighting, we finally got what we wanted: an inquiry into kangaroos in NSW. This is our opportunity to find out what’s really happening to kangaroos and other macropods, and expose the cruelty so many kangaroos are victim to. The inquiry’s...
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...
EXOTIC ANIMALS AND CIRCUSES
25th October 2018 Second read speech - Exhibited Animals Protection Amendment (Prohibitions On Exhibition) Bill 2018. The "Circus Bill" would ban the use of exotic animals in circuses and retire them to sanctuaries where they can live out their days in peace. Mark...
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...
RIGHT TO RELEASE BILL 2018. SECOND READING DEBATE.
27th September 2018 A small victory for the Animal Justice Party. Although the NSW Government will not support the AJP's Right to Release Bill, it will implement sections of it by way of regulation. The Hon. Niall Blair (Minister for Primary Industries NSW)...
THE FUTURE OF NSW ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
26th September 2018 Questions without notice. The Hon. Niall Blair on the future viability of NSW animal agriculture. https://youtu.be/acoskHvC5V0 Rural media is reporting that farmers are having serious difficulty sourcing hay for their sheep and cattle due to the...
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...
68 NORTH COAST KOALAS KILLED ON THE PACIFIC HIGHWAY SINCE 2013
14th August 2018 Questions without notice. Graphic footage has emerged of a truck driver who ignored flashing warning signs set up by Roads and Maritime Services workers who were attempting to rescue an injured koala trapped on the Pacific highway. 68 North Coast...
THE RIGHT TO RELEASE BILL 2018 BY THE ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY
21st June 2018 Second Reading Speech. Right to release Bill 2018. https://youtu.be/-koEtWAX12E SECOND READING SPEECH I am pleased to introduce the Animal Research Amendment (Reduction in Deaths of Dogs and Cats Used for Research) Bill 2018. This is a bill that...
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