Animal rights activists say Australians need to come to terms with the cruelty involved in the meat and dairy industries.
AUSTRALIAN AP: ‘Eleven animal rights’ activists who allegedly protested at an abattoir and feedlot in southern Queensland have been charged with trespass and drug offences. They were arrested on April 16 and face a total of 18 charges for planned protests at Yangan and Millmerran in March, and earlier this month… The protests were part of a national campaign against the treatment of animals and prompted the state government to change regulations to include new penalties.
Police and biosecurity officers will issue $650 fines on the spot for individuals considered a threat to biosecurity and animal and worker welfare… The protests began late last year when animal rights’ activists allegedly entered dairy, pig and poultry farms without permission. Activists say Australians need to come to terms with the cruelty involved in the meat and dairy industries’. SOURCE…
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