Animal Justice Party
‘Exterminate the brutes’: Should stray cats be killed or cared for?
A parliamentary inquiry into containment laws in NSW has sparked debate about a controversial policy spreading around the world.
- by Nick O'Malley
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The Animal Justice Party hired a former greyhound lobbyist, sparking a factional fight
Though still a minor political player, the party’s primary vote has steadily grown. As it moves to a national political entity, different factions have emerged and are vying for power.
- by David Estcourt
Adam welcomed dogs inside his cafe until he was told it was against the law
Sydney lord mayor wants dogs to be allowed inside cafes and pubs, as well as an expansion of subsidised vet services.
- by Andrew Taylor
Crocs in the chamber? Politicians test boundaries of parliamentary dress code
Some state MPs are ditching their collared shirts, voting in their activewear and even wearing Crocs. But certain limits remain.
- by Broede Carmody
Claw and order: Are cats villains or victims in the war on feral animals?
Tanya Plibersek says domestic cats are also part of the problem, alarming cat lovers who argue the new rhetoric unfairly targets much-loved pets.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Thousands of hours of work could be wasted as state government lets reports languish
Community groups fear they have wasted their time as the Andrews government has not met official deadlines to respond to parliamentary reports.
- by Broede Carmody
Dogfight: War of words over puppy farms before NSW election
The peak body for dog breeders has encouraged pet owners not to vote for the Animal Justice Party or the Greens at the state election.
- by Angus Thomson
Why NSW dogs face curfews while cats are free to roam and kill
Millions of native Australian animals are killed by cats every year but NSW councils are powerless to bring in cat curfews despite the risk to endangered species.
- by Laura Chung
Who are the minor parties in Victoria’s upper house election?
Here is a short guide to the record number of minor parties which could influence Victoria’s legislative agenda after this election.
- by Lachlan Abbott
How Victoria’s ‘wild’ upper house election could shape the next term of government
There are pets, freedom and weed on the ballot, as well as the “Sack Dan Andrews Party”. A record number of candidates and a controversial voting system could leave Victoria’s upper house with a lively crossbench.
- by Tom Cowie
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‘Not the ideal renter’: Push for pet-friendly properties
The NSW government is considering changing residential tenancy laws to give renters greater rights to own pets, as animal welfare advocates warn the housing crisis is forcing people to surrender animals.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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