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    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 will strive to put an end to the confinement, pain and distress inflicted on animals for scientific experimentation. We oppose the use of animals in experimentation unless it...

    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...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Farming

    Farming and food choices are intimately connected and so are the corresponding AJP policies. We advocate a plant based diet but recognise that animal industries are not all the same. We recognise...

    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...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Greyhound Racing

    he 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...

    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...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Live Animal Export

    The 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 greyhounds. Key Objectives...

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Rodeos

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

    Animal Policy (Captive)

    Zoos

    The 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 as a permanent...