This means that there is now only one person in charge of inspecting all of the millions of sheep that leave the shores of WA.
In response, Labor MP Lisa Baker is tabling a grievance against the Government for failing to protect these voiceless animals.
A respectful and peaceful gathering is also being organised on Thursday 23rd September 2010 at 9am at Parliament House in WA and all are welcome to attend.
By attending you will show that Australians demand a fully functional Animal Welfare Inspectorate Unit in order to protect our animals in the Agricultural Industry.
As this event is not hosted by any one organisation, those attending are representing the community and are asked to agree to abide by the Parliament By Law: click here for a pdf.For more information, you can visit the Animal Welfare-Western Australia website or email animalwelfarewa@gmail.com.
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Goodluck! :)
I attended and even the Premier attended to check out the protest. Sad thing was LESS than HALF of those who advised they were attending,actually did. The numbers simply were not there to get any media coverage.
Hi Jan, thanks for commenting. It's a shame there wasn't a bigger turn out. How do you think it went otherwise? Were Ms Baker's grievances well-received?
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