Jennifer Horsburgh is proud to be running as your candidate for the Currumbin electorate in the upcoming QLD State Election.
Jennifer has lived in the Currumbin electorate on the Gold Coast since 1982 and worked as a teacher for 30 years at Palm Beach Currumbin High School. She is passionate about her community, and is an ongoing volunteer for the Wildcare hotline, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, the Burleigh parish, and the Austrian-Australian club.
Jennifer believes that immediate action for greater protection of animals, nature and the planet as a whole is vital and as a long term Gold Coast resident, she has a particular passion for the wellbeing and biodiversity of marine animals and plants.
If elected, Jennifer will work hard to replace lethal shark nets and drumlines with non-lethal alternatives such as dedicated shark spotters and drones.
Jennifer is also intent on ending the cruel greyhound industry by calling for a Parliamentary inquiry and wishes to see a whole life monitoring system in place for all puppies born.
She will prioritise funding for animal-friendly retirement homes as well as refuges and crisis accommodation for those escaping domestic violence situations. This would provide safe options for many people and their companion animals.
“I believe free public transport which is reliable, accessible and safe for people and their companion animals should be available and if elected, I will work hard to achieve this through Legislative change.” she said.
Jennifer will prioritise an end to forest clearing, increase green spaces, push for crucial wildlife corridors and strongly advocate for ‘transitioning away from animal agriculture’ as a key part of the Queensland Climate Transition Strategy, which is presently missing.
“Animal agriculture is a primary driver of climate change and is responsible for 83% of land clearing so we must bring an end to all intensive animal farming and assist farmers in transitioning to more sustainable and lucrative plant based business. Puppy farms are another form of intensive ‘animal farming’ and also need to be stopped.”