Animal Justice Party AJP Victoria

31/08/2026

We are sad to report that two-year-old Paw Otis became the 21st greyhound to die on a Victorian racetrack this year.

The race was held in support of Tasmania’s greyhound racing industry under the banner “We Stand With Tasmania.”

But Paw Otis’s death shows exactly why this industry should not be defended.

A young dog lost his life at an event designed to support the continuation of greyhound racing. Tasmania is moving towards ending this cruel industry, while Victoria continues allowing dogs to be injured and killed on its tracks.

Rest in peace, Paw Otis. You deserved a safe and happy life.

30/08/2026

New Zealand’s decision to end greyhound racing is a major victory for dogs and proof that this cruel industry can be stopped.

Now, every greyhound affected deserves a safe and happy retirement.

Around 140 greyhounds have reportedly arrived in Queensland to continue racing, with some expected to be moved interstate. But the end of racing in New Zealand should mean freedom from the industry, not a transfer to another racetrack.

We are urging Greyhound Racing Victoria not to accept any of these dogs into Victoria’s racing industry. Every greyhound deserves freedom from racing and the opportunity to live out their life as a loved companion, not to be sent to another racetrack.

28/08/2026

It's time for the Minister to get a hop on and give our kangaroo advocates and our kangaroos a fair go.

26/08/2026

They deserved better than this.

24/08/2026

Millie should have been safe. Instead, she was trapped and repeatedly beaten after wandering onto a neighbouring property.

Her attacker was initially sentenced to two months in jail, but that sentence was overturned on appeal and replaced with a community correction order.

Millie was failed by Victoria’s outdated animal cruelty laws. And unless those laws change, other animals will continue to be failed too.

A new Animal Care and Protection Bill would strengthen penalties for animal cruelty and recognise animals as sentient beings who experience pain, fear and suffering.

The Victorian Government promised these reforms a decade ago. Now, with only a handful of parliamentary sitting weeks remaining before the election, time is running out to get this Bill back on the agenda.

For Millie, and every victim before her.

23/08/2026

This is what a dedicated voice for animals looks like.

Georgie Purcell stood up in Parliament and did what she's done for years: demanded the government finally introduce the Animal Care and Protection Bill – the law that would replace Victoria's 40-year-old animal cruelty laws.

For the first time in a long time, the government didn't say no.

There are only a few sitting weeks of Parliament left before the November election. If we don't keep the pressure on right now, this reform could be shelved again – just like it was under the last Premier.

Email your Lower House MP today: vic.animaljusticeparty.org/animal-protection-care-bill-last-chance

23/08/2026

Time is running out to strengthen Victoria’s animal protection laws.

There are few parliamentary sitting weeks left before the election. If the Animal Care and Protection Bill isn’t introduced now, it could be shelved yet again.

MPs need to hear directly from the people they represent. Email your local MP today and tell them to take action on the Animal Care and Protection Bill before Parliament runs out of time.

It only takes a minute. Every email adds pressure.

📩 Take action: vic.animaljusticeparty.org/animal-protection-care-bill-last-chance

Victoria's animal cruelty laws are 40 years old. Only a few sitting weeks remain to pass the Animal Care and Protection Bill — email your MP today.

19/08/2026

Change starts with people who care and who are ready to turn that care into action.

Join the Animal Justice Party and help us build a kinder future for all animals.

Become a member today.

vic.animaljusticeparty.org/membership

17/08/2026

Victoria is now the only Australian state where jumps racing is still legal and actively held. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Sunday’s Picnic and Protest at Ballarat Turf Club.

Together, we stood up for the horses forced to risk their lives for gambling and entertainment.

It’s time to end this cruelty once and for all. Ban Jumps Racing!

17/08/2026

Potato Cakes was just two years old.

This past Friday, she suffered a fractured radius and ulna while racing at Bendigo. She was later euthanised.

Potato Cakes deserved a life beyond the track, not to die for gambling and entertainment.

Rest in peace, Potato Cakes. 💔