PRESS RELEASE: IT’S TIME TO END AERIAL SLAUGHTER

Millions of wild animals are killed each year through commercial industries, recreational hunting and government-sanctioned control methods, like shooting and poisoning. The Animal Justice Party fights for an end to this slaughter.

The Animal Justice Party’s stance remains clear and consistent on this issue ahead of the federal election. Lethal population control methods such as 1080 poisoning, shooting, trapping and bludgeoning must stop. Recreational and commercial hunting, including duck shooting, kangaroo killing and trophy hunting must stop. Government-sanctioned killing programs, such as aerial and ground shooting, must stop. The exporting of native wildlife animal products, such as kangaroo skin and meat, must stop. The use of factory ships, intensive fish farms and shark culling must stop.

As more and more non-lethal animal management strategies emerge, Australia’s major political parties do little to fund, research or employ available humane methods. The AJP stands for increased funding for animal fertility control, wildlife-safe deterrents and, to reduce wildlife road fatalities, virtual fencing.

The AJP’s position is to support farmers and communities who coexist with wildlife and fund education, mitigation measures, compensation and habitat restoration. Our policies include support for those who presently work in industries that exploit wildlife by providing retraining and alternative employment pathways.

Quotes attributable to Dr Helen Jeges, AJP Lead Senate Candidate for Victoria

“The mass slaughter of Australia’s native animals is a national shame. We have the knowledge, the science and the ethics to do better – and the Animal Justice Party is the only party fighting to make that change.”
“We owe it to future generations to stop this cycle of cruelty. Imagine a world where native animals are safe, where nature is respected, and where compassion is our policy.”
“The Animal Justice Party doesn’t just stand against cruelty – we stand for a better future. One where animals are protected, ecosystems thrive, and communities are supported in ethical and sustainable ways.”
“Australians care deeply about animals. They deserve leaders who reflect that compassion, not ones who ignore science and ethics in favour of cruelty.”
“We must move beyond outdated and barbaric methods like 1080 poisoning and aerial shooting. There are proven, humane alternatives; what’s lacking is political will.”

For further information on the Animal Justice Party’s Federal Election 2025 campaign platform please visit: https://www.animaljusticeparty.org/end_wildlife_slaughter

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Vanessa Cullen, Director of Media Relations can be reached for further information, or to organise AJP candidate media comments or interviews.

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The Animal Justice Party is Australia's only political party dedicated to protecting all animals. The Animal Justice Party (AJP) was formed in response to the growing number of Australians who feel strongly that much more needs to be done through the parliamentary system to assist the wellbeing of animals, people and planet. The AJP believes there is a need for laws that recognise animals’ needs, capabilities and interests - whether that's farm animals, our native wildlife or beloved pets. As a political party, our role is to run in council, state and federal elections and to ensure laws are created and enforced to achieve genuine justice for animals, people and planet. With three state Members of Parliament elected, the Party is already taking huge steps forward in holding governments to account.