Animal Justice Party (AJP) Policies PDF

**(a) Brief History**\ The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is an Australian political party founded in 2009 by Steve Garlick. It was registered on May 3, 2011, and is recognized in all states and territories of Australia. The AJP is the first political party in Australia dedicated solely to animal welfar...

**(a) Brief History**\ The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is an Australian political party founded in 2009 by Steve Garlick. It was registered on May 3, 2011, and is recognized in all states and territories of Australia. The AJP is the first political party in Australia dedicated solely to animal welfare issues. **(b) Registration**\ The AJP is registered with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) as of May 3, 2011, and is also registered in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory. **(c) Membership**\ The party currently has two Members of Parliament and two elected Councilors. **(d) Policies** - **Animal Experimentation**: The AJP seeks to phase out animal testing in Australia, emphasizing the need for humane alternatives.\ **Key Objectives**: 1. Develop a national plan to phase out animal experimentation with specific milestones. 2. Ban particularly cruel research methods, such as forced swim tests and Draize tests. 3. Halt government funding for animal experimentation and support the development of non-animal methods. 4. Introduce a public register for all animal research projects to enhance transparency. 5. Update the definition of \"animal\" in research to include all sentient beings. 6. Require the rehoming of animals used in experimentation. - **Fur**: The AJP opposes the production and sale of animal fur in Australia.\ **Key Objectives**: 7. Ban fur farming and all methods of obtaining fur from animals. 8. Prohibit the sale of products containing animal fur in Australia. 9. Ensure accurate labeling of faux fur products for consumer confidence. **(e) Notable Person**\ Emma Hurst, a registered psychologist and former campaign director at Animal Liberation, is a key figure in the party. Since her election to Parliament, she has led inquiries into animal welfare, advocated for labeling of eggs from caged hens, and campaigned against ag-gag laws. Emma works to end animal testing and increase transparency in animal agriculture. **(f) State and Electorate Contesting**\ The AJP contests elections across all Australian states and territories, aiming to represent animal welfare at both state and federal levels.