Animal Justice Party
Jumps racing cost taxpayers $1.8m more than it returned
The Animal Justice Party has ramped up its campaign to end jumps racing in Victoria with a new analysis finding the sport cost taxpayers $1.8 million more than it generated in gambling revenue.
- Kieran Rooney
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- Victorian election
Vow to save VicHealth causes headache for state government
The Coalition will block moves to scrap the health agency, leaving the government without the upper house votes it needs to abolish VicHealth.
- Chip Le Grand
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- Tax reform
Tax hike could almost double the cost of parking – if it passes
The Allan government’s plan to dramatically hike car parking levies has been labelled “big tax grab” that could hurt the Queen Victoria Market.
- Daniella White
‘Our pets give us unconditional love’: Why the PM says this state law needs review
It’s now legal for pets to be buried with their humans in public cemeteries in NSW but it’s still banned in Victoria. For some people, though, that hasn’t stopped them.
- Nell Geraets
‘Headbutts’, threats, ‘insulting language’ in an industry under pressure
Amid fears about animal welfare in greyhound racing, there are concerns about harassment and abuse of humans too.
- Jordan Baker
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- NSW State Parliament
The Sydneysiders hoping death won’t part them from their pets
A NSW law has changed to clarify the remains of deceased companion animals – often much-loved family members – may be buried with their late humans.
- Michaela Whitbourn
Citizens, Trumpets, Hearts: A guide to the Victorian Senate ballot
Some minor and micro-parties are exactly what they say on the tin. Others need a little more explaining.
- Rachel Eddie and Hannah Hammoud
‘Exterminate the brutes’: Should stray cats be killed or cared for?
A parliamentary inquiry into containment laws in NSW has sparked debate about a controversial policy spreading around the world.
- Nick O'Malley
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- National
The Animal Justice Party hired a former greyhound lobbyist, sparking a factional fight
Though still a minor political player, the party’s primary vote has steadily grown. As it moves to a national political entity, different factions have emerged and are vying for power.
- David Estcourt
Adam welcomed dogs inside his cafe until he was told it was against the law
Sydney lord mayor wants dogs to be allowed inside cafes and pubs, as well as an expansion of subsidised vet services.
- Andrew Taylor