Animals in NSW are not being protected because the same government department is responsible for animal welfare and animal industries, and our animal cruelty laws are being enforced by under-resourced and unaccountable charities.
That’s why we’re calling for a new, independent professional, government funded body with animal welfare and protection as its focus and mission: an Independent Office of Animal Protection.
Sign this petition to voice your support for an Independent Office of Animal Protection.
An Independent Office of Animal Protection would take on the role of developing policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for the protection of animals in NSW, as well as investigate animal cruelty complaints, enforce our animal protection laws, and prosecute those who harm animals.
Animals deserve a professional, empowered, resourced and independent agency to take on the role of animal protection, but we must act quickly to achieve our goal. The Animal Justice Party's MP Mark Pearson has successfully put an Independent Office of Animal Protection on the Parliamentary agenda, but we only have until December to convince the NSW Government to put his plan into action.
By signing this petition you’ll be calling on the NSW Government to ensure animals are properly protected under law, by supporting our recommendation for an Independent Office of Animal Protection.
