1080, an odourless, colourless and tasteless poison - banned in multiple countries and classified as a “weapon of mass destruction”, this devastating toxin is currently being dropped by our government across NSW.

But why does Australia still insist on using 1080, and what does it do to animals?

Millions of animals including primates, cats, dogs and native animals are still being bred and used for cruel research and experimentation in Australia.

So why doesn’t the public know about it, and who allows this research to go ahead?

As we all grapple with the global impacts of the newest coronavirus (covid-19), it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that like other serious pandemics and epidemics, this disease has its roots in the slaughtering of animals and destruction of their habitat.

So what can be done?

The Animal Justice Party is the first and only political party in Australia giving animals a political voice - but around the world there are a growing number of animal parties successfully changing how society and governments think about and treat animals.

Learn about our growing global movement for change.

Kangaroos are a keystone species that are fundamental to effective bushfire management. So why does the NSW Government insist on culling them and allow them to be slaughtered by the commercial industry?

Learn more about why it is critical we end the kangaroo slaughter now.