Tag: Animal law
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A Tribute to Brian Sherman AM
It is with a sad heart that we share the news that our Co-founder of Voiceless, and hero for animals, Brian Sherman AM, passed away. He was deeply loved and respected, both as a wonderful...
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Voiceless and Me – The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG
Former Justice of the High Court of Australia (1996-2009), The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, writes about his journey into animal protection, his relationship with Voiceless and why he's proud to be a Voiceless Patron....
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Making a Compassionate Commitment with Louise Lovering
By pledging a legacy gift to Voiceless, Louise Lovering has made a powerful commitment that will ensure her compassion will endure for generations to come. Lou shares our belief in the power of education and...
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Giving to the Animals with Rosie Williams
It is wholly thanks to the commitment of the Voiceless gift-giving community that we continue to educate and inspire the next generation to create a kinder world for animals. Voiceless rely on the generosity of...
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A Spotlight on Puppy Farms: Animal Lawyers vs Breeders
In September 2020, the horrific death of Strawberry the boxer and her unborn pups triggered a nation-wide call for stronger and more consistent legislation to protect animals in puppy farms. With many Australian states still...
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Are we doing enough to protect animals in natural disasters?
Just over a year ago, the east coast of Australia was covered in thick smoke and ash - from the burning bush and from the burning bodies that called that bushland home. Still haunted by the preventable loss...
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The Science of Live Export
Clive Phillips is an Associate at the Curtin University Sustainable Policy Institute, and the Former Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics. In 2012, he was awarded the Voiceless Eureka Prize for Scientific...
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6 Animal Law Wins That Gave Us Hope in 2020
2020 has been a challenging year for human and nonhuman animals alike. Hiding behind the headlines of bushfires and a global pandemic, we uncovered a number of uplifting animal law developments. In case you missed them, here are...
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The Fight for Elephant Rights in New York
Steven M. Wise is the President and Founder of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) in the US. On World Elephant Day this year, Professor Wise provides an update to Voiceless and our supporters on the...
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The Next Generation of Animal Lawyers: Billie Shone
Voiceless believes in the power of Animal Law Education (ALE) to educate and inspire the next generation of changemakers to improve legal protections for animals. To support and recognise law students in this field, we sponsor a...
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