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MP Animal Justice Party
Women. Children. Animal Protection.
Authorised by G,Taylor Animal Justice Party, Suite 55/20-40 Meagher St Chippendale 2008

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Australian MP for the Animal Justice Party @emma.hurst speaking with Tara Moriarty on the speciesism within our society...

If animals can all experience pain and suffering, why does our definition of cruelty depend on the species? - @emma.hurst

Tara Moriarty is the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional NSW and Minister for Western NSW, NSW Parliament, meaning she oversees the legislation on animal welfare in Australia.

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It’s International Wombat Day, and every red pin on this map is a wombat burrow.
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Jarake Wildlife Sanctuary (@jarakewildlife) has mapped more than 1,000 of them in Glenbog State Forest in south-east NSW. Logging there has been pushed back twice this year, but Forestry Corporation of NSW says it’s still planning to go ahead. The Wombat Protection Society of Australia warns that heavy machinery puts wombats at risk of being buried alive in their burrows.
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More than 26,000 people have signed their petition calling for Glenbog to be left alone. This Wombat Day, if you think these wombats deserve protection, you can read more and sign through the link in our bio.
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#InternationalWombatDay #WombatDay #Glenbog #Wombats #NSWForests #AustralianWildlife Two wombats with an aerial map of burrows. Text overlay about logging threat.

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Breaking: Our 9th Bill together just passed the NSW Parliament and Terramation is set to become law and available in NSW as a death care option in addition to burial and cremation.

Thank you to Emma Hurst MLC from the Animal Justice Party for leading the bill through the NSW Upper House.

As Emma said, all the bills we have worked on together have been for people, animals, and the environment and this bill ticks all three boxes.

Terramation is an additional death care option, alongside burials and cremation. It is a process that transforms a deceased person’s body into nutrient-rich soil through natural decomposition.

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🚨 A major step forward for PII/homebirth advocacy in NSW!

Today, a motion led by Emma Hurst MLC @emma.hurst calling attention to the urgent need for a sustainable insurance solution for privately practising midwives attending homebirths was passed as formal business in the NSW Legislative Council.

In her speech, Emma highlighted the role of private midwives in delivering midwifery continuity of care and preserving choice of birth location, reflecting the recommendations of the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry.

On behalf of ACM, Australia’s midwives, and the families we serve, we sincerely thank Emma for standing with the profession and advocating for a sustainable future for privately practising midwives.

👏 Please join us in thanking Emma Hurst for her leadership and support on this critical issue.

#Homebirth #Midwifery #ContinuityOfCare #BirthChoice #MaternityCare

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THANK YOU. ❤️
To everyone who stood beside us on Friday night to rally against the last ever Million Dollar Disgrace at Wentworth Park.

To every greyhound exploited, maimed and killed in this disgraceful industry, we will never stop fighting for you, and we will not rest until this gambling-fuelled, dog killing industry is shut down once and for all.

To our speakers, and all of the incredible humans who made their voices heard loud and clear on Friday night, thank you.

Together, we will end this industry.

#ShutItDown #bangreyhoundracing #endanimalexploitation #defundracing #rottentothecore

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We made history and now we will continue to make sure that greyhound racing ends everywhere not just at Wentworth Park. Emma Hurst is as determined as ever to make sure that it’s completely shut down in New South Wales. It’s time to bring back the ban on greyhound racing. ❤️🐶

#SaveTheAnimals #RescuedGreyhounds #RescuedIsMyFavouriteBreed #EquineRescue #OffTheTrack

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In recent days, businesses, public figures and politicians have been saying they have "zero tolerance" for domestic violence. For Alicia Little's family, those words should mean that a perpetrator's history doesn’t disappear at a state border.
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Alicia, a 41-year-old mother of four from Kyneton, was killed in December 2017. Her family says her partner had a history of domestic violence in NSW, but when he moved to Victoria, none of that history followed him.
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Now Tasmania is moving to create a public register of serial family violence offenders, and its proposed laws would let courts consider family violence convictions from any state. Alicia's aunt, Cindy Miller, has started a petition calling for greater co-operation between states, so a perpetrator's record follows them everywhere.
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If you think a domestic violence history should follow perpetrators across state borders, you can read more and support the petition through the link in our bio.
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If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, support is available through 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
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#domesticviolence #familyviolence #violenceagainstwomen

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Today, Caitlin’s boys had a very special play date with NSW Attorney General The Hon. Michael Daley, followed by Premier Chris Minns. We met with Emma Hurst and Clayton Barr, and somehow squeezed in even more interviews and media coverage.

But then came the moment I will never forget.

We walked into Parliament.

Caitlin’s Law was introduced.

Then came the second reading.

And then the moment that completely blew me away…

The changes to the Senior Next of Kin provisions in the Coroners Act will officially and forever be known as:

CAITLIN’S LAW. 💜

Her name. Her legacy. Her law.

After everything we have fought for, Caitlin’s name will now stand for change — and for every family who should never have to fight for the right to bury, grieve and protect the dignity of someone they love.

Control ends now.
Control ends with me.
Control should never happen in life — and it will not continue beyond life.

We are almost there. In the coming weeks, Caitlin’s Law is expected to complete its passage through Parliament and become law.

I am just one mum — but today, I stood there carrying the voices of so many.

My beautiful girl, your name will never be forgotten.

NSW… I give you Caitlin’s Law. 💜

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Today, Kylie Bailey stood at NSW Parliament and heard the words she has fought three years to hear: Caitlin’s Law.

When her daughter Caitlin died, her former partner, who was facing charges for assault against Caitlin at the time, automatically became her legal next of kin. Her family couldn’t bury her for six weeks.

More than 71,000 people signed Kylie’s petition to stop abusers becoming next of kin. Today, the NSW Government introduced Caitlin’s Law in Parliament, giving the coroner the power to decide the most appropriate next of kin, including where there are domestic violence concerns.

“My deepest thanks to Premier @chrisminnsmp, Attorney General @michaeldaleynsw, @emma.hurst and Minister @jodieharrisonmp for the empathy, understanding and support you have shown throughout this journey,” Kylie wrote.

“To every person who signed, shared, spoke up and stood beside me - this belongs to you too.”

If this story raises issues for you, support is available. Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

#CaitlinsLaw #NSW #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Today, I stood at NSW Parliament and heard the words I have fought so hard to hear.

Caitlin’s Law.

I cannot bring my beautiful daughter Caitlin back. Nothing will ever change that.

But if her name and her story can bring peace to other families, protect them from unnecessary trauma, and spare them the heartbreak of feeling like they have lost their loved one twice, then her legacy will mean something far greater than the pain that began this fight.

To victims of domestic and family violence — control will no longer continue beyond life.

To our Indigenous communities — may your cultural goodbyes, traditions and right to lay your loved ones to rest be respected and restored.

To foster children and children whose lives have been shaped by circumstances beyond their control — may you rest peacefully, surrounded by the people and the place where you truly belong.

And to every person who leaves this world — may you be afforded the dignity, respect and peace you deserve.

I am only one mum, but today I stand for so many.

My deepest thanks to Premier Chris Minns, Attorney General Michael Daley, Emma Hurst and Minister Jodie Harrison for the empathy, understanding and support you have shown throughout this journey.

To Change.org — thank you for your endless support, encouragement and advice, and for helping one mum’s voice become the voice of tens of thousands.

To every person who signed, shared, spoke up and stood beside me — this belongs to you too.

And to my family and friends: I love you. Without you, I would not be writing this today. Your love has carried me through the days I didn’t know how I could keep going.

But most importantly…

To my beautiful Caitlin Rose Thornton.

I couldn’t save you.
I couldn’t bring you home.

But I promised I would fight for you.

Your life mattered.
Your story mattered.
And your name will never be forgotten.

Today, my darling girl, I give you Caitlin’s Law. 💜

May your name now protect others in the way I wish I could have protected you.

This is Caitlin’s legacy.
Control does not continue beyond life.

#CaitlinsLaw #CaitlinRoseThornton #DomesticViolenceReform #NSWParliament #HerNameWillNeverBeForgotten

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You keep asking what’s changed since the Birth Trauma Inquiry. We’re still hearing from women that they wish things could have been better for them and their baby, and 1 in 3 of us are still experiencing birth trauma.

So, we are ramping things up! We are launching our campaign to turn up the pressure and deliver real change. Theres an election just around the corner - a perfect time to tell politicians what we need and deserve 💪

We would love you to join us - whatever your birth story.

Thursday 9.30-11am
JP Galvin Park, North Wollongong (near Diggies).

Bring your babies and kids, maybe even your swimmers - it’s meant to be sunny and warm 🏊‍♀️ We’ll have a delicious morning tea ready ☕💗

There are events happening across the state including @homebirthnewsouthwales @homebirth_australia @hygieiahealth_org @maternitychoicesaus

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