Animal Justice Party South Australia

Yet another Animal Justice Party member has been elected to public office. Congratulations Tam on your election to Southern Grampians Shire Council! South Australians, our local council elections are coming up soon too.

We're pleased to acknowledge that Tamasyn Ramsay-Grounds has been appointed to Southern Grampians Shire Council following a recent countback after a vacancy.

Tam has been a strong advocate for animals and the environment in her community. As a member and volunteer of the Animal Justice Party, she has supported animal protection in various advisory and advocacy roles.

We wish Tamasyn all the best in her new role, serving as an independent councillor, and look forward to animals in Gariwerd having a voice represented in local decision-making 💜🐾

Last week, some Animal Justice Party members were proud to stand in solidarity with the community at Stop the Chop: Never Again, organised by Adelaide Park Lands Association, to speak up for Adelaide’s wildlife and Park Lands. 💚🐾

Following the loss of a reported 585 trees at Possum Park / Pirltawardli through the North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment, countless animals have lost habitat, shelter and safety. While many are still grieving that destruction, the focus for action has now turned to protecting Victoria Park and the Eastern Park Lands.

We felt honoured to stand with everyone who came along, brought signs, raised their voices and stood up for animals, nature, as well as the Kaurna people, for whom these lands hold special cultural significance.

A physical petition is now underway, with organisers aiming to collect 10,000 signatures to deliver to Parliament (see comments for details) by July 31. We were thrilled to be able to sign it in person. Thank you to Lead Petitions Crs Maher and Snape.

This rally took place on Kaurna Land, on Friday, May 22.

For links to the paper petition and upcoming events, see the comments below.

Join us for the next Adelaide Regional Meeting as we hear updates from the team, discuss upcoming events and campaigns, and share ideas on how we keep building momentum for animals, people and the planet.

This month we’ll be joined by guest speaker Dr Rebekah Eyers, Animal Advocate for RSPCA South Australia, speaking about the push to phase out greyhound racing in SA following ongoing welfare concerns and injuries.

Important agenda items include:
• Evaluating our first ever Walk for the Animals - what worked, what could improve, and whether we do it again
• Campaign updates on ending duck shooting in SA and the next steps in the parliamentary inquiry campaign

RSVP required - link in comments. 💜🐾🌏

What an incredible day at Walk for the Animals! 🐾💜

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Pinky Flat last Sunday and helped make the event such a success. It was wonderful to see so many people and their furry friends come together for a fun, compassionate community event.

From the parade of dogs led by special rescue cat Landon in his pram, to the plant-based BBQ, homemade cakes, raffle prizes and stalls, the atmosphere throughout the day was amazing.

Thanks to your support, the event raised more than $3,000, with the $1,200 from ticket sales being split between AJP, Cat Adoption Foundation and Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. 💜

Thank you as well to our amazing volunteers,, stallholders and everyone who helped make the day possible. We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, donated and supported the event! 🐶🐱🌱

This event took place on Kaurna Land, on Sunday, May 17.

Thank you to the Pirltawardli Collective for organising Sunday’s peaceful community gathering at Possum Park/Pirltawardli - and for sharing culture, knowledge, and healing with the wider community on Kaurna Country. 🌿

After a difficult and emotional week for many fighting to protect Possum Park/Pirltawardl, the event created space for people to come together, listen, learn, and reflect. Messages that stayed with us included the importance of being strong, not angry - and learning the true history of the Park Lands.

The gathering fostered a powerful sense of community, through storytelling, cultural activities, and conversations about how we can continue standing together to protect wildlife and Country.

Some of our Animal Justice Party volunteers were grateful to attend and stand in solidarity with the Pirltawardli Collective and the community.

Thank you to elders and all speakers for welcoming everyone and sharing your culture of valuing nature with us.

Looking to join the movement to preserve the Park Lands? Another event is listed in the comments.

Preserving Pirltawardli

Chainsaws again rang out at Possum Park / Pirltawardli yesterday.

An Animal Justice Party SA volunteer was at the park, witnessing some of day six of tree destruction for the North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment.

Despite Premier Peter Malinauskas saying the works would likely be finished by Friday, clearing continued again.

We stood alongside concerned community members who gathered to bear witness, document the tree felling and hold signs of protest.

It continues to be confronting to hear the loud cracks of giant mature trees falling, and to watch distressed birds overhead vocalising, returning to former nesting and feeding areas now reduced to debris. In a quiet moment, we watched a lone noisy miner hop through the branches of a felled tree, seemingly searching for something it could no longer find.

With large crowds going through War Memorial Drive for the football at Adelaide Oval, some drivers honked in support, while others on foot stopped to watch. As chainsaws and cranes continued behind the fencing, chants of “stop the chop” and “always was, always will be Aboriginal land” echoed across the site, through community members on loudspeakers.

We are grateful to those who stand in solidarity with our wildlife, ecosystems, and shared green space - and to the community organisers bringing people together (either visibly or behind the scenes).
A community gathering by Preserving Pirltawardli will be today May 17 at 2pm, with community invited to sit in support. Details in comments.

🐾💜 Thank you Glam Adelaide for this feature article on our fundraising event, Walk for the Animals, that is happening this Sunday, May 17.

Funds raised from the walk go to the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, Cat Adoption Foundation and Animal Justice Party.

Inaugural 'Walk for the Animals' event brings fun and fitness for humans and dogs, with funds raised for SA's animal charities The Animal Justice Party is running their first walking event to raise money for SA's animals, with a fun-filled day that offers a vegan BBQ, stalls, and face-painting for the kids.