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    • Animal Justice Party Policies & Positions

    The Animal Justice Party Charter has a long term vision for a kinder Australia. Our policies recognise that this change can't happen over night and therefore incorporate our vision as well as the steps required to get there.

    Policies and Positions: What's the difference?

    Policies focus on issues that the Animal Justice Party and Members of Parliament will actively campaign on. Policies are our core business, and include issues like improving protection of pets, puppy farming, factory farming, live animal export and hunting.

    We also recognise that voters need to know how the Animal Justice Party will vote on important non-animal issues, and therefore have developed positions to address these. Our positions are developed in line with our core values of Kindness, Equality, Rationality and Non-violence.

     

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    Animal Policy (Wild)

    1080

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) will never support lethal population control measures for any animal. But 1080 poison especially should be banned immediately. It is not just deadly and uncontrollable, it also kills slowly...

    Position Statements

    Abortion

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes that access to abortion and contraceptive services is a fundamental component of a person’s right to make reproductive choices and control their own body. The AJP...

    Position Statements

    Age of Criminal Responsibility

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes that 10 years old is too young for any child to be considered a “criminal”. Australia must adopt the United Nations suggested age of 14 years...

    Planet Policy | Animal Policy (Captive)

    Animal Agriculture

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to the exploitation of animals through farming and slaughter for meat, dairy, eggs, fibre, fur and other products. The animal agriculture industry is immensely harmful...

    Animal Policy (Captive) | Animal Policy (Wild) | Animal Policy (Domestic)

    Animal Definition

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises the complexity and extent of the non-human animal world, and values and respects all animal forms. Humans are animals too, but the focus here is on...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Animal Experimentation

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) will seek to rapidly phase out animal experimentation throughout Australia because it is cruel, outdated and ineffective. We must urgently stop funding animal experimentation and transition towards...

    Animal Policy (Domestic)

    Animal Law

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) seeks a new legal framework for animals which protects their right to live free from human harm. Key Objectives Establish a designated Minister for Animal Protection in...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Animals In Entertainment

    Formidable animal welfare challenges exist around Australia with regard to the unnatural use of animals in commercially-operated entertainment enterprises. These enterprises include: performing animal circuses; rodeos; horse and greyhound racing; jumps racing;...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Aquaculture

    Animal aquaculture causes enormous suffering to animals. It is also responsible for environmental problems and the harming of wild species such as whales, dolphins, seals, birds and other aquatic animals. The Animal...

    Position Statements

    Asylum Seekers

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) will act upon its core principles of Kindness, Equality, Rationality and Non-Violence, by responding to the suffering of those persons who are forced to leave their countries of origin...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Bats And Flying Foxes

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) values flying foxes and bats for their intrinsic worth and believes we should provide and maintain their basic needs, instead of seeing them as ‘pests’. Key Objectives To...

    People Policy

    Biosecurity

    Biosecurity is a word describing procedures to protect people from biological dangers such as infectious diseases. It includes measures designed to prevent new diseases evolving. Factory farms pose significant biosecurity risks to all...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Brumbies

    Brumbies are introduced free-roaming horses that have existed in Australia since European invasion. Brumbies are sentient animals that are worthy of protection, yet they have also attracted controversy due to competition with...

    Position Statements

    Cannabis

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports decriminalising the use of cannabis and calls for regulations to enable a lawful and safe supply. The AJP acknowledges the evidence of adverse side effects and...

    Planet Policy

    The Climate Emergency

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is the only political party with policies that comprehensively take into account all sources of emissions, including the impact of animal agriculture and land clearing on the...

    Animal Policy (Domestic)

    Companion Animals

    The Animal Justice Party cherishes the role of companion animals in the average Australian family. While your own cat or dog may receive constant care and affection, the sad reality is that thousands of companion...

    Position Statements

    Corruption

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) relies upon our core values of Kindness, Equality, Rationality and Non-Violence in forming our position to stamp out corruption in all of its forms and in all levels and arms...

    People Policy

    Cultured Meat

    Meat cultured from individual animal cells has the potential to replace meat produced from killing animals. But if cultured meat is identical to normal meat, it will cause the same health problems....

    People Policy

    Decent Work

    The emerging literature on the psychological effects of slaughterhouse work on humans is substantive (1,2,3). We already know that farming animals for food is harmful to animals, the environment and human health....

    Position Statements

    Democracy

    Democracy has multiple attributes, it isn’t just one thing.  The AJP agrees that a strong and robust democracy is required to achieve lasting reform in animal and environmental protection. Animals, nature and people will suffer...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Dingoes

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) sees dingoes as a valuable part of the eco-system; being a native apex predator. The economic impact of dingoes on meat producers has driven their persecution since...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Duck Shooting

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to shooting flying birds with shotguns, regardless of the purpose. Key Objectives That recreational duck and quail shooting be immediately banned. That an enquiry be established...

    People Policy

    Education

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes that the exploitation of animals is not only unnecessary but detrimental to education. Furthermore, whilst education is a right that should be respected, it should not...

    Planet Policy

    Energy

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) Climate Emergency Policy supports any clean energy source because the consequences to all animals of further climate destabilisation will be dire (see climate change fact sheet). But...

    Planet Policy

    Environmental Law

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) advocates for a new way of thinking about and relating to nature. Scientists can measure human disturbances in the ecosystem with a precision never dreamed of in...

    Position Statements

    Equality

    Equality is one of the Animal Justice Party (AJP)'s four core values. The AJP has a proud history of supporting progressive human causes and is committed to: Building an inclusive society with strong awareness...

    People Policy

    An Ethical Economy

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes in an economic system in which ethics, the protection of the natural world and its inhabitants, and all beings are highly valued for their intrinsic worth....

    People Policy

    Family or Domestic Violence

    ‘Domestic and family violence’ is defined as violence by a family member or current or former intimate partner. It may involve attempts to gain and/or maintain power and control over another through...

    Planet Policy | Animal Policy (Wild) | People Policy | Animal Policy (Domestic)

    Fireworks

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to fireworks because of their impact on wildlife and domesticated animals, which outweighs any engaging and exciting display. Key Objectives End the use of fireworks....

    Position Statements

    First Nations

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises the horrific treatment of First Nations people since European arrival and endorses every effort to rectify these long-standing injustices. We understand that First Nations communities that...

    Planet Policy | Animal Policy (Wild)

    Forestry

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises that the value of native forests, including old-growth forests, is greater to animals, biodiversity and the climate than the commercial value of harvested material. Logging of...

    Animal Policy (Captive) | Animal Policy (Wild)

    Fur

    The Animal Justice Party opposes the production and use of animal fur. This includes both the import into and export from Australia of fur from purpose-built fur farms, as a by-product of...

    Position Statements

    Gambling

    Gambling has many adverse impacts on animals as well as people. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) isn’t anti-gambling per-se. If people wish to bet on cards, dice or any other non-animal activity, that’s their choice....

    People Policy

    Genetic Manipulation

    Genetic manipulation has the potential to bring both benefit and harm. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) will therefore create policy regarding genetic manipulation on a case-by-case basis, drawing on the value base...

    Position Statements

    Gender Equality

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises and celebrates the substantive contributions and achievements of women and gender-diverse persons. The AJP wants to see a society where all people are affirmed and valued;...

    Planet Policy

    Great Barrier Reef

    For thirty years, the biggest factor affecting the Great Barrier Reef has been the increased sediment and fertiliser carried into reef waters by all the rivers flowing eastwards in far north Queensland. This sediment...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Greyhound Racing

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to greyhound racing and the use of animals for “sport” and entertainment. Specifically, we do not believe that the greyhound racing industry can be safely...

    People Policy

    Gun Control

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports the 1996 National Firearms Agreement (NFA). Gun violence has no place in Australia and yet the proliferation of firearms puts innocent lives in danger. The AJP...

    People Policy

    Health

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports a universal publicly funded healthcare system. We want to broaden the focus in health policy from just treating disease to also improving health. We believe the...

    Position Statements

    Healthcare

    Everyone has the right to high quality affordable, accessible, and culturally safe healthcare. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports increased investment in free and affordable medical, dental and mental health care services,...

    Position Statements

    Homelessness

    People without a home is an indictment on our society. Everyone has the right to adequate housing. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) urges the Australian Commonwealth, state and territory governments to meet their international...

    Position Statements

    Housing

    Everyone has the right to safe and secure housing. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports rapidly increasing the supply of social (including public and community) and affordable housing to meet demand, in...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Horse Racing, Jumps, Harness

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to horse racing and the abuse of animals for “sport” and entertainment. Key Objectives As the industry cannot be regulated, rather than push for an integrity...

    People Policy

    Human Population & Planning

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises that our species is just one member of a wider Earth community, and supports taking direct steps to reduce the ecological impact of human populations. The...

    People Policy

    International Affairs

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) wants Australia to be a good global citizen who can lead by example in transforming from a country heavily dependent on animal exploitation to one driven by...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Introduced Animals

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) objects to the use of vilifying imagery and language (‘feral’, ‘noxious’, ‘vermin’, ‘invasive’ and ‘pest’) that is used to develop a lack of empathy for introduced animals...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Invertebrates

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) values and respects invertebrates as important members of the animal world and for their importance to biodiversity and ecosystem function. The AJP calls for more education to increase public awareness...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Kangaroos

    Kangaroos are sentient and sociable native Australian animals with strong cultural significance for First Nations and the nation as a whole. We must cease treating kangaroos as a ‘resource’, or a ‘pest’...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Koalas

    Koalas must not be judged on the basis of their impact on development or tourism. Their habitat must be protected, particularly given their current vulnerable status in Queensland, NSW and ACT. They...

    Planet Policy

    Land Clearing

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) considers Australia’s land clearing rates to be both an environmental and animal welfare disaster. We propose to reverse land clearing by addressing the underlying causes. Animal agriculture...

    Planet Policy | People Policy

    Land Transport

    Vehicles, roads and internal combustion engines have disastrous side effects for animals, the environment and people. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises that Australia needs a national shift away from road transport...

    People Policy

    Law and Social Justice

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes animal rights is the biggest social justice issue of our time. Achieving animal rights will not only benefit non-human animals but immensely improve the lives of...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Live Animal Export

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) opposes the commercial export, whether by sea or air, of live animals; this includes, but is not limited to, cows, sheep, buffaloes, camels, alpacas, goats, horses, and...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Marine Animals

    Many marine animals, including fish, feel joy, suffering and pain just as land animals do. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes their current treatment is inconsistent with these basic scientific facts and...

    Position Statements

    Marriage Equality

    The Animal Justice Party supports equal marriage for all. This flows easily from our core value of equality.

    People Policy

    Mental Health

    Nobody should experience discrimination or exclusion because of their mental health, and everyone should be able to readily access the mental health support they require. We need a mental health system that...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Mouse Populations

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to reactionary approaches to high numbers of house mice (Mus musculus), and believes that proactive strategies are more humane and effective. More must be done...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Native Birds

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) wants to increase biodiversity and to promote practices that enable a flourishing native bird population, coexisting with humans throughout Australia. The AJP recognises the importance that biodiversity...

    Planet Policy

    Natural Gas

    Fossil fuels, including natural gas, will not be part of any final clean energy solution to climate change. It makes no sense to transition to natural gas, only to have to replace...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Platypus

    The indirect threats to platypus are dealt with in the Animal Justice Party (AJP) policies on diet and population. In particular, our food policies allow us to halt and reverse our appropriation of wildlife...

    People Policy

    Processed Meat

    Processed meat should not be sold to people under 18 years of age. Health warnings should be placed on all processed meat packaging. This policy is consistent with other potent carcinogens like...

    Animal Policy (Domestic)

    Puppy and Kitten Farms

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises that people love companion cats and dogs, they care about their wellbeing, and we do too. Therefore, the AJP calls for an immediate end to puppy...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Rodeos

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to rodeos and the use of animals for sport or entertainment (see our Animals in Entertainment Policy). Specifically, we do not believe that rodeos can be safely...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Sharks

    Sharks are an essential part of ocean eco-systems and the Animal Justice Party (AJP) advocates complete protection for them; from both culling and harvesting. We also call for a ban on the...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Urban Animals

    The Animal Justice Party  (AJP) recognises the inherent value of liminal animals and their right to continue living in our towns and cities. We reject violence as a form of population control...

    Position Statements

    Vaccinations

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) acknowledges that vaccination has been among the most successful of all modern medical interventions, significantly reducing illness and mortality rates amongst humans and non-human animals. Vaccination protects...

    Animal Policy (Wild) | Animal Policy (Domestic)

    Veterinary Care

    Many Australians live with and care for companion animals. The overall wellbeing of all animals is a foundation for a good society. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes that animals should receive...

    Position Statements

    Voluntary Euthanasia

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports voluntary euthanasia with appropriate safeguards to ensure that the choice is free and well-informed. This choice should only be available when a person is diagnosed with a disease,...

    Planet Policy

    Waste

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) aims to eliminate food waste and environmental pollution while reducing energy and material use. We support recycling and a “circular economy” where these have positive impacts. We...

    Planet Policy

    Water Management

    Water is necessary for all life on Earth and the right to clean water must be protected. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports water management that is responsive to climate change and...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Wet Markets

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is opposed to wet markets that sell and slaughter live animals. Wet markets are cruel and contribute to wildlife exploitation and the spread of zoonotic diseases. The...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Wildlife Care

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) believes that if wildlife is killed, injured, sick, orphaned or displaced as a result of direct or indirect human activities, we have a duty to rectify the harm caused,...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Wildlife Protection

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises wild animals as individuals with unique needs, and believes that humanity has a duty to allow them to live their lives unimpeded and unharmed by human actions to...

    Animal Policy (Wild)

    Wombats

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) recognises that wombats and their rights to protection, quality of life and habitat preservation are the responsibility of all Australians. We have a unique role in caring...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Zoos

    The Animal Justice Party (AJP) only supports zoos, marine parks and aquariums where they function in the service of animals. Functions may include breeding of endangered animals, rescue and rehabilitation and serving...