BIG DAY OUT WAS HAD BY ALL

Animal Liberation Qld had a successful stall at the huge music festival Big Day Out - Gold Coast 2008. Lots of information was given out and many people spoke of how great it was that we were there. We hope to make this a regular on our stalls calendar.

BAN LIVE EXPORT - NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 2007

Right across Australia compassionate people were gathering signatures against the barbaric live export industry. In Brisbane about 20 people gave up a few hours of their day to show the both the government and the opposition that the people of Australia want this cruel trade stopped. This campaign is continuing to gain momentum and the number of people supporting the call for this trade to cease is increasing.

As long as we supply sheep or cattle to these countries they will continue to think we support their appallingly cruel slaughterhouses. The only way to get our message through is to stop sending our animals there.

ALQ protests against exotic animal circuses
Another circus - another protest. Burtons Circus learnt that performing in Qld can attract a crowd of a different kind. ALQ members and supporters showed the circus and the public that not everyone supports the continued use of exotic animals in circuses.

Roll up, roll up and see the saddest show in town

Animal Liberation Qld protested peacefully outside the Lennon Bros Circus on Sunday April 15 to show that not everyone thinks that circuses with exotic animals are "good family entertainment".

The keeping of exotic animals such as lions, monkeys and elephants in such unnatural conditions where they forced to perform to a busy schedule and travel for long periods in extremes of weather is totally unacceptable in the 21st century. ALQ will be campaigning hard to ensure bans are put in place to stop public land and faciltiies from being used to continue the practice of animal cruelty in the name of entertainment.

Keep a heart beating – Go Veg.

As hundreds of people in the Brisbane CBD were wished a happy Valentine’s Day by a group of Animal Liberation Qld supporters, they were also asked to “Keep a heart beating by going Vegetarian”.

The dedicated group carried ban sow stall banners and handed out leaflets containing badges with our slogan on them. It was a very successful day with many people stopping to ask questions about our campaigns and giving encouragement. Some people had not realised the cruelty involved in the use sow stalls but quickly agreed with us once this was explained.

We hope our city strolls will become a regular event with many more themed walks being planned for the future.

Ban on Recreational Shootings of Ducks and Quails in Qld

August 10 2005 was a great day for Queensland’s native ducks and quails as The Premier and Environment Minister jointly announced that no reinstatement of the Duck and Quail Management Plan would take place when the current Plan expires on September 1 2005.

This decision effectively means the end to recreational duck and quail shooting in Qld as this so-called “sport” can only take place under the auspices of the Management Plan.

Both The Premier and the Environment Minister had indicated the cruelty and environmental concerns raised by the vast majority of the general public who had written, phoned or visited their MPs or Ms Boyle directly had been taken into consideration. They also took the advise of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee which recommended banning recreational duck and quail shooting due to the cruelty aspects.

This decision is logical and reflects public thinking and attitudes against cruelty to animals in sport.

“Animal Liberation Qld is delighted with this ban “said Annette Guice, ALQ President and Duck and Quail Campaign Director. “We will however continue to lobby for a permanent legislated ban so no future government can re-make the Management Plan.”

Animal Liberation Qld would like to thank all our members and supporters, other organizations and the public who supported our campaign to ban recreational shooting of ducks and quails in Queensland.

Queensland has now joined WA, NSW and the ACT in banning recreational duck and quail shooting.

Click here to see the history of this campaign and why this decision was so important.

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