Where do Oz political parties stand on #animal #rights for #AusElection2016 [#geekgirl]
This Federal Election year, Voiceless is calling for animal protection to be put on the national agenda.
We contacted the major political parties and sought their position on key federal animal protection issues, including:
- The establishment of an independent office of animal welfare.
- A ban on live animal exports.
- A ban on the commercial kangaroo trade.
To make your vote count for animals, see where the major political players stand on these initiatives in the table below.*
Please note that Voiceless is not affiliated with any political party. This guide is provided on an information only basis to assist voters with making an informed decision on Election Day.
Where do the parties stand?*
| Supports an Independent Office of Animal Welfare | Supports a ban on Live Animal Exports | Supports a ban on the Commercial Killing of Kangaroos | |
| Liberal Party of Australia | x | x | x |
| Australian Labor Party | √ | x | x |
| National Party of Australia | x | x | x |
| Australian Greens | √ | √ | Want an inquiry |
| Animal Justice Party | √ | √ | √ |
| Palmer United Party | No policy | x | No policy |
| Nick Xenophon Team | No policy | x | No policy |
| Katter’s Australian Party | No policy | x | x |
| Liberal Democratic Party | No policy | x | No policy |
| Family First Party | x | x | No policy |
| Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party | No policy | x | No policy |
* The information was compiled on 18 April 2016. Where parties did not respond, we have determined the position based on publically available statements. Please note that this list of parties is not exhaustive. If you would like your political party listed above, or would like to correct any of the information provided, please contact us.
Source: Voiceless