Thank you for standing with us, raising your voice and fighting for animals.

Change is possible when we stand united. This year, together, we’ve achieved incredible wins.

2024 has been a big year for standing up for animals and none of it would have been possible without you. Your dedication to protecting animals and fighting for their rights inspires everything we do.

As we look back on this year’s incredible achievements and challenges, we’re reminded of the power of compassion and determination. From advocating for stronger laws to protect animals, to launching campaigns that raised awareness and drove change, to securing wins in Parliament - every effort has made an impact.

With our MP Emma Hurst advocating for change in Parliament and our communities rallying with strength across NSW, we have shown that real progress comes from dedicated leadership and passionate voices standing up for those who cannot.

But our work is far from over. Hens are still confined to cruel cages. Greyhounds and horses continue to suffer in the racing industry. Dingoes, brumbies and other wild animals are vilified and slaughtered under cruel and senseless government policies. Our beloved wildlife faces extinction from habitat destruction and our planet remains at risk - along with every being who calls it home.

This is why we fight. And this is why we need you by our side. Together, we can demand a future where compassion replaces cruelty, where animals are free from suffering and where our communities speak louder and fight harder for a kinder world for all beings.

As we celebrate the victories of 2024, we are ready to fight even harder in 2025. With your support, there is no limit to what we can achieve!

Join today and be part of the change for all animals!

Emma Hurst in NSW Parliament

Banned Puppy Farms in NSW!

We did it. For the dogs! Thanks to Emma’s incredible work and nearly 50,000 of you who raised your voices, the NSW bill has become law.

Now, intensive factory dog farms - that force hundreds of dogs to pump out litter after litter until the day they die - will no longer be legal in NSW. Breeders will face caps on dog numbers, litter limits (including limits on the number of c-sections a dog can be forced to endure), staffing ratios and mandatory registration and advertising requirements. While the Bill introduced by the NSW Government wasn’t as strong as ours, these measures are just the beginning.

Emma will keep fighting for even stronger protections for dogs - including cracking down on backyard breeding - and with your support, we will secure them.

More incredible wins we achieved together this year:

• Secured Government backing for the country's first Independent Office of Animal Protection.

• Secured the government’s first-ever $25,000 funding for farmed animal sanctuaries, helping places like Little Oak Sanctuary.

• Saw the roll out of a $7 million funding package secured by the AJP, including $4.5 to develop alternatives to animal experimentation and $2.5 million for rehoming animals used in experimentation.

• Expanded court powers to impose animal bans for animal cruelty convictions and boosting transparency of enforcement agencies.

• Chaired an Inquiry into the broken NSW pound system, which made strong recommendations including funding for mass-desexing programs, legalising TNR and increasing funding for rescues.

• Held inquiries into critical animal issues, including the aerial shooting of brumbies, enforcement of animal cruelty laws and the horse racing industry.

• Introduced a Bill to reform bestiality laws and launched a national campaign to strengthen animal sexual abuse laws.

• Secured recognition of animals in the NSW Government’s Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill.

• Introduced an anti- ‘Ag-Gag’ bill to ensure media are not ‘gagged’ in reporting on undercover footage that shows what happens to animals behind closed doors.

• Ran an Inquiry into the vet shortage, which recommended funding for wildlife hospitals, affordable vet care (aka ‘Veticare’), animal-friendly public transport and more.

• Chaired a world-first Inquiry into Birth Trauma (described as the ‘me-too’ movement for birthing parents), with all major recommendations supported by the Government.

• Advocated for wildlife road safety, prompting a government symposium on ‘Using technology to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions’.

This year’s wins prove it: Political representation for animals works. When we unite - members, advocates and leaders - we are unstoppable. With your strength, Emma’s voice in Parliament and our communities fighting shoulder to shoulder, we will build a better future.

Live Sheep Export Banned!

Ending this needless cruelty has been a hard-fought battle, made possible by the determination of advocates, animal protection organisations and individuals. Every action taken, no matter how small, has brought us closer to ending the suffering of sheep in live export.

To our AJP supporters - thank you for the role you played. Whether you emailed MPs, attended protests, signed petitions, joined submission writing workshops, or raised your voice against this cruelty, your actions have made a real difference.

While we celebrate the milestone of banning live sheep exports, we know the battle isn’t over. The end date remains too far away and parties like the Shooters are pushing to reverse the ban.

We want to reassure you that we will not back down. We will continue fighting to protect this ban and ensure all live animal exports are history for good.

Global Wins for Kangaroos!

Global Day of Protest Against Adidas 🌏✊

Adidas, the world is watching.

In our Global Protest Against Adidas, we united with kangaroo and wildlife advocates worldwide to demand that Adidas stop killing kangaroos for soccer boots and end its role in this barbaric trade.

In Australia, passionate supporters rallied outside Adidas stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, and Adelaide, while online actions took place in Western Australia and Tasmania. Across the globe, advocates spoke up for kangaroos in Germany, Washington, New York, Canada, Taipei and Japan.

While the world embraces sustainable, cruelty-free alternatives, Adidas remains stubbornly behind the curve, continuing to support an industry that brutally kills kangaroos for profit.

The pressure is mounting and we will keep fighting until Adidas cuts ties with this cruel trade once and for all.

Bring Back the Ban

On Saturday 17th of August we gathered as a collective, with one goal to:

BRING BACK THE BAN!

Ellie Robertson, our amazing MC for the protest said: “Your presence is a powerful statement against the exploitation of greyhounds and a call for a kinder, more compassionate world. We must keep the pressure on the government and expose the corruption and suffering that continue to plague this industry."

Our MP Emma Hurst has recently introduced a crucial Bill to outlaw greyhound racing, responding to explosive reports of severe animal cruelty within the industry which were brought to light by her office. At every opportunity she is highlighting the cruelties of greyhound racing in Parliament and pushing for an end to this barbaric industry.

"The greyhound industry had its chance to clean up its act and failed to do so. How many more dogs will suffer and die in this industry before this Government takes action? There is no escaping this simple fact: greyhound racing can’t occur without animal cruelty and must be shut down." - Emma Hurst MP

Greyhounds deserve the opportunity to live safe, happy lives, free from exploitation. It is through our members commitment that we are able to continue advocating for their protection. Together, we will BRING BACK THE BAN!

Join our New Campaign!

STOP THE CIRCUS

Give Bella, Zippy and Jet a Real Sanctuary

We've recently launched our new campaign, Stop the Circus: Give Bella, Zippy, and Jet a Real Sanctuary.

The Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary falsely claims to be a sanctuary, but in reality, it’s a place of exploitation. The dolphins - Bella, Zippy, and Jet, were bred for captivity, not rescue.

Confined to small, chlorinated pools, they endure constant stress with no escape from noise and human interactions. Zippy, who performs despite having tumors and the tragic death of a baby dolphin, Ji, who swallowed metal and litter from the tank, show the dire conditions these animals are in. Their health and well-being are at serious risk.

At this so-called sanctuary, dolphins spin hula hoops, seals are made to paint, do handstands and dance and they’re even filmed "twerking" for social media. Dolphins are used for rides and visitors can "swim with dolphins" - clear signs of exploitation, not conservation.

This is not a sanctuary - it’s a circus.

So far the campaign has gained strong support and we’re putting together a plan to make it even stronger. But we need more people like you to make a real impact.

Email [email protected] to join the campaign and help Bella, Zippy, Jet and the other animals being exploited for entertainment!

Join our Upcoming Protest

Stop the Circus

Give Bella, Zippy and Jet a real sanctuary

Sunday 26th January 2025 - Public holiday long weekend

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

This Years Elections

Thank You to Our Amazing 2024 Candidates and Volunteers

Your passion and dedication have made an incredible impact for animals. While we didn’t secure a council seat this time, we came tantalisingly close in many areas, achieving some of the best results in our history.

🌟 Thousands of people gave animals their #1 vote! 🐾

A heartfelt thank you to our council election candidates:

• Dianne Becker – Sutherland
• Victoria Davies – Cessnock
• Dorlene Haidar – Canterbury Bankstown
• Emma Kerin – Blacktown
• Sarah Ryan – Central Coast

Special thanks to our by-election candidates, Natasha Brown (Cook) and Sheila Millgate (Hornsby), for your powerful campaigns. Achieving 6.82% of the vote in Cook, one of Australia’s safest Liberal seats, was an extraordinary feat, showing the growing change and progress for animal rights.

You all put animals front and center during the elections, sparking meaningful conversations and creating a lasting impression in your communities.

To our volunteers, who supported candidates and their campaigns with - from letterboxing to pre-polling and handing out how to vote cards, your efforts made a lasting impact.

Markets, Picnics and Social Events

This year, we’ve created some unforgettable moments with you all at markets, picnics and social gatherings.

World Vegan Day was a standout occasion, bringing us together to celebrate compassionate living and share the joys of vegan food. It was heartening to see so many supporters come along, connect and showcase their passion for a cruelty-free lifestyle.

A huge thank you to our regional groups for attending markets across the state. Your efforts in spreading awareness, sharing our campaigns and gathering signatures have been incredible in creating change for animals.

We closed the year on a high note with our Christmas Party Lunch, a joyful and festive day filled with laughter, delicious food and motivating conversations that left us inspired for the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - you’ve made these moments truly special! 🐾

World Vegan Day

Markets Across NSW

AJP Christmas Party Lunch

Young AJP

The Young AJP has been buzzing with activity recently, hosting a variety of fun and impactful events. They organised a 'Picnic + Pups' gathering, where attendees enjoyed a nice day outside, vegan food while spending time with their adorable pups!

Their Halloween-themed trivia night at The Chippo was a fun and successful night, with the Young AJP team winning first place and a committee member taking home the prize for Best Dressed!

They also hosted a social meetup at the World Vegan Day Market, connecting with members and newcomers while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and delicious vegan treats. Additionally, they made their voices heard at the Melbourne Cup Rally in Martin Place, standing against horse racing with their message of 'Nup to the Cup.'

These events are strengthening our community and creating a powerful group for political change for animals.

Join the next generation of young people standing up for animals! If you're under 30, eager to get involved with the Young AJP, now's the time to step up and make an impact!

Regional Groups

The Party could not achieve wins for animals without active Regional Group members, who are the heart and soul of the Animal Justice Party. They inspire us every day and highlight the importance of grassroots activism for animals and the environment. 

Shark Nets Out Now

Our Central Coast and Newcastle AJP groups have led the charge with multiple Shark Nets Out Now outreach events, receiving overwhelming support from local communities. We collected over 300 letters from concerned residents, calling for the immediate end to shark nets. These letters were proudly hand-delivered to our MP Emma Hurst in NSW Parliament, who passed them to Premier Chris Minns' office.

Though we’ve made significant progress, we are now facing pushback. Despite prior commitments to trial shark net removals, the Government has decided to put shark nets back in the water for another season. This decision shows a complete disregard for animal welfare and the promise of a safer, more humane future for marine life.

It’s outrageous that after a year of planning, the government has failed to act. We can’t allow this to continue. Hundreds of animals will suffer if these nets are allowed to remain.

We Will Not Back Down!

Our promise to the animals killed by these nets this year is simple: We won’t stop fighting until shark nets are out of the water for good.

Ban Rodeos

Kangaroo Outreach

Ban 1080

Nup to the Cup

Support Our Fight for Animals!

As a minor political party fighting for animals (and winning!), we rely on the donations of generous supporters like you to fuel our critical election campaigns.

We MUST ensure that Emma Hurst is re-elected into Parliament at the next State Election.

If she isn't, the reality for animals is too grim to imagine...

If you can spare $20 or $40, or can commit to a small monthly donation, you will be joining a growing political movement dedicated to ending animal cruelty.

We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! 🎄

In solidarity with all animals,

The Animal Justice Party NSW Team and NSW State Committee