Animal Justice Party
‘Headbutts’, threats, ‘insulting language’ in an industry under pressure
Amid fears about animal welfare in greyhound racing, there are concerns about harassment and abuse of humans too.
- Jordan Baker
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The Sydneysiders hoping death won’t part them from their pets
A NSW law has changed to clarify the remains of deceased companion animals – often much-loved family members – may be buried with their late humans.
- Michaela Whitbourn
Citizens, Trumpets, Hearts: A guide to the Victorian Senate ballot
Some minor and micro-parties are exactly what they say on the tin. Others need a little more explaining.
- Rachel Eddie and Hannah Hammoud
‘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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Angus Thomson
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