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Horse and bull killed at Quamby Rodeo (north Qld)
Two deaths at Quamby rodeo A bucking horse was killed following a leg break Bull suffered broken leg and also killed during open bull riding event “Tragically, two animals lost their lives at Saturday’s Quamby rodeo.” said Mr Chay Neal, Animal Liberation Qld Executive Director. “During a bucking event in the morning a horse suffered…
Read MoreAgriculture Minister Furner needs to focus on protecting animals, not persecuting activists
The majority of Australians are concerned about animal welfare and believe that current laws and regulations should be improved.1 Yet agriculture Ministers at both state and federal levels focus on industry profits over protecting vulnerable animals. Animal Liberation Queensland’s Executive Director Chay Neal said “While ALQ had no involvement in organising the recent protests, we join…
Read MoreAgriculture Minister Furner needs to focus on protecting animals, not persecuting activists
The majority of Australians are concerned about animal welfare and believe that current laws and regulations should be improved.1 Yet agriculture Ministers at both state and federal levels focus on industry profits over protecting vulnerable animals. Animal Liberation Queensland’s Executive Director Chay Neal said “While ALQ had no involvement in organising the recent protests, we join…
Read MoreBull breaks leg at Rockhampton rodeo practice event
A bull broke his leg during a bull riding practice event in Rockhampton last night for local school students (believed to be from St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon) Bull suffered for over an hour before activists were moved on Activists witnessed a cattle prod being used on injured animal “Tragically a bull broke his leg at…
Read MorePauls Queensland dairy exposed!
Animal Liberation Queensland and Aussie Farms has released undercover footage showing what happens behind the scenes in the dairy industry. Footage covers a dairy farm supplying to Pauls, a saleyard and slaughterhouse. Most dairy consumers would be horrified to learn the truth hidden behind the dairy industry’s glossy marketing. Calves separated from their mothers at…
Read MoreNew Rodeo Billboard Censored
Calf roping is the cruellest rodeo sport and our first billboard design, using images from a Qld rodeo, was even judged too violent to be shown. But it’s the sport itself that is too violent! It’s definitely time to ban calf roping in Qld, just like it is in Victoria and South Australia. Please take action by using…
Read MorePiglets, possums and rabbits mauled to death during barbaric greyhound training ‘rituals’
70 Australian greyhound trainers, including leading identities, have been implicated in illegal and brutal training methods – where live animals are tied to mechanical lures and dogs incited to chase and kill them. Evidence gathered during ground-breaking investigations by Animals Australia and Animal Liberation Queensland have underpinned RSPCA raids in three states and has seen…
Read MoreOver 200 protesters hound the state government over Logan greyhound track plans
Logan community members and a coalition of greyhound protection groups have turned out in force to loudly protest state government plans to build a new greyhound racing track at Cronulla Park, Slacks Creek. Two hundred and thirty protesters, along with dozens of rescued greyhounds, attended the rally in the now long‐running campaign to try and stop the greyhound…
Read MoreQld Govt launches Gambling Awareness Week and Logan Greyhound Racing Track in same week! Hypocritical and cynical ‘each way bet’ by Newman Govt
Animal Liberation Qld welcomes Attorney General, Jarrod Bleijie’s comments this week: “gambling can cause irreparable damage to families and individuals, so it’s vital we provide as much support as possible….” However his comments at the launch of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week from 26 May to 1 June ironically coincide with the first signs this week…
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