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Our Publications page is a repository for all of the news updates, submissions, media releases and articles produced by the Animal Justice Party team in Queensland.
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June 01, 2023
Help the AJP remain a registered political party
Every few years, the Electoral Commission Queensland reviews the membership of political parties to ensure that they continue to meet the requirements for registration. It's our turn this month! We have only...
May 11, 2023
AJP supporters urged to have a say on live exports
Back in May 2022, the Albanese Labor government was elected with a promise to end the live sheep export trade. While this news was welcome, both the Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister...
February 16, 2023
AJP calls on supporters to help stop the Arundel golf course redevelopment
The Arundel Hills Country Club which is located on the Gold Coast has been permanently closed since 24 May 2022 but has been approved for redevelopment into residential estates. This 67 hectare...
November 22, 2022
AJP members give helping hand to animal sanctuary
Animal Justice Party (AJP) members on the Sunshine Coast recently visited Happily Heifer After animal sanctuary to give a helping hand with some jobs around the facility. Regional Group Leader Sally Milne...
November 11, 2022
AJP catches pollies' eyes with kangaroo protest
Animal Justice Party (AJP) Members have descended upon 1 William Street to remind Queensland politicians of the kangaroo slaughter happening under their watch. The Kangaroo Working Group is a cooperation of Queensland...
September 27, 2022
AJP keeps up the pressure: recognise animal sentience!
Earlier this year, the Animal Justice Party (AJP) lodged a petition of Queensland residents calling on the state's Parliament to take steps to implement a formal recognition of animal sentience. 'Sentience' is...
September 23, 2022
AJP attends the Brisbane Vegan Expo
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) attended the second Brisbane Vegan Expo this past weekend. The event was attended by thousands of locals plus visitors from around Queensland and interstate. The AJP sought...
September 08, 2022
AJP slams Palaszczuk Govt track announcement
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is calling on the Queensland Palaszczuk Government to reverse its decision this week to approve a new greyhound racing track near Ipswich. The Racing Minister Grace Grace...
September 01, 2022
AJP walks with the hounds
Sunshine Coast AJP members attended a "Meet the Hounds Hands On Experience" run by greyhound adoption group Friends Of The Hound (FOTH). Sunshine Coast Regional Group Leader Sally Milne said "There were...
August 23, 2022
AJP responds to Queensland pig cruelty discovery
This week, investigations by Animal Liberation Queensland (ALQ) and reported in the Courier Mail revealed two workers' cruelty towards pigs at the Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory, a massive slaughterhouse. Both employees were...
August 10, 2022
AJP demands crackdown on dog baiting
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is horrified and disgusted by the news that 5 dogs have died from poison baits along the Sunshine Coast. Billy the Beagle, Sophie the Staffy-cross, and Pepper...
July 25, 2022
The 2021 State of the Environment Report
The 2021 State of the Environment Report released by the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water presents the dire warning that without immediate action the Australian environment will...
July 16, 2022
AJP Petition to Recognise the Sentience of Animals
On Monday 11 July, the AJP submitted a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland calling on the Parliament to formally recognise the sentience of animals in the Queensland Animal Care and...
July 16, 2022
Global Day of Action: Stop the Nike Kangaroo Massacre
The Animal Justice Party, Coast to Coast Animal Friends and Animal Liberation Queensland joined forces in Brisbane CBD on Saturday 9 July to take part in the Second Global Day of Action:...
July 07, 2022
AJP bears witness
Early this morning, AJP members attended a vigil organised by Animal Liberation Queensland and Brisbane Animal Save to bear witness to the innocent victims entering Ingham’s slaughterhouse at Murarrie. AJP member, Dominic...
July 04, 2022
AJP submission against proposed "Puppy Farm"
The AJP has put forward a submission against a proposed intensive dog breeding facility at Wallaville near Bundaberg. The proposal, if accepted by the Bundaberg Regional Council, would see up to 100...
June 28, 2022
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June 21, 2022
AJP attends Ipswich Cup Protest
On Saturday 18 June, AJP members attended an event organised by Animal Liberation Queensland and the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses to stand in solidarity with the victims forced to race...
June 18, 2022
AJP contends regional by-election
Paula Gilbard represented the Animal Justice Party Queensland in the Callide By-election on 18 June 2022. The traditionally conservative electoral district includes the towns of Biloela, Gin Gin and Chinchilla and has...
June 05, 2022
AJP Response to Proposed Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill 2022
In 2021, the Queensland Government announced a review of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (Qld) (“the ACPA”). This announcement was long overdue (some 20 years) and was welcomed by the...
May 24, 2022
Thousands vote Animal Justice
The Federal Election is over with the Scott Morrison Government defeated. In an election that will be in the history books for its upheaval, the Animal Justice Party has made gains in...
May 15, 2022
Halfway there! Thanks to our wonderful volunteers
Saturday 14 May marked the halfway point of the 2022 Federal Election polling period, acting as a sort of 'mini' election day. Animal Justice Party volunteers across Queensland headed to Early Voting...
May 10, 2022
Mackenzie Severns: Animals, people and planet all need a more diverse Parliament
Mackenzie Severns, the Animal Justice Party’s (AJP) Senate Candidate in Queensland has spoken out about the need for better representation, especially of young people, in politics. “We need diverse representation in politics...
May 03, 2022
AJP National Rally to Ban Live Export
The Animal Justice Party held coordinated actions across the country over the weekend, with Brisbane and Townsville members taking to the streets on Saturday 30 April, and the other States following suit...
May 02, 2022
AJP's commitment to Equality; candidates' resignation
The mission of the Animal Justice Party (AJP) is to secure the interests of animals and nature through Australia’s democratic institutions of government. Supporting our ideology of animal rights and the rights...
April 16, 2022
2022 Federal Election Campaign Launch
We are excited to announce that the Animal Justice Party has officially kicked off our 2022 Federal Election campaign in Queensland. Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday 16 April...
April 07, 2022
AJP statewide action against live exports
The Animal Justice Party hosted synchronised vigils in Townsville, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast on 7 April, calling on the Federal Government to ban the live export of sheep,...
March 19, 2022
Strong opposition to Ipswich greyhound racing track
Animal Justice Party members joined the community protest against the proposed Ipswich greyhound racing track on 19 March 2022. The protest was organised by Animal Liberation Queensland, PETA Australia, Animal Welfare League...
March 12, 2022
Nike, government put on notice over kangaroo massacre
Animal Justice Party Queensland joined activists around the world protesting the commercial slaughter of kangaroos. Many of the animals are then turned into Nike shoes to be sold to young athletes. Speakers...
March 01, 2022
Candidates roll up their sleeves
Animal Justice Party Senate Candidate, Mackenzie Severns, travelled to Cairns to speak with locals about environmental and animal issues and help out with restoration efforts. Joined by Susanne Bayly, Leichhardt candidate, Mackenzie...