Live animal exports - hurting more than just the animals

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Tue, 28/09/2010 - 16:36

The City of Fremantle, Stop Live Exports and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) are holding a special event to hear from a panel of speakers, including Lynn, on the subject of live animal exports and the trade's negative effect on the Australian economy and jobs.

WHEN:  Tuesday 12th October at 6pm

WHERE:  Fremantle Town Hall, 8 William Street Fremantle

The panel of speakers include:

  • Brad Pettitt, Mayor of Fremantle
  • Paul Crane, Export Manager, V&V Walshs Meat Processors and Exporters
  • Grant Courtney, Federal President, Australian Meat Workers Union
  • The Hon. Lynn MacLaren, Greens MLC
  • The Hon. Melissa Parke, Federal Labor MP for Fremantle
  • Jessica Borg, Campaign Manager, World Society for the Protection of
    Animals (WSPA)
  • Jodie Jankevics, Campaign Manager, Stop Live Exports

RSVP:  jodie@stopliveexports.org or (08) 9430 8839

Please find more information in the flyer attached below.