Ep 33 - Pursuing Legislative Change for Animals | Georgie Purcell | Animal Justice Party

In this episode of The Vegan Compass, we sit down with Georgie Purcell, Member of Parliament for the Animal Justice Party in Victoria. Georgie shares her journey from grassroots activism to political leadership, offering an inside look at what it means to bring animal issues into the halls of parliament.We talk about her path into politics, what motivated her to run as a candidate, and how it felt to discover she’d been elected. Georgie opens up about the major animal protection issues she’s pushing, including her tireless campaigns to end greyhound racing and duck shooting, and reflects on both the challenges and victories of advocating for animals through the political system.Georgie also offers insight into the strategies she’s found most effective in building support for animal welfare reforms, and how she balances bold ambition with the realities of politics. Beyond legislation, she speaks candidly about online criticism, the importance of self-care, and how she stays motivated in the face of adversity.🎧 Tune in to hear Georgie’s inspiring story and be motivated to get political for the animals.Connect with Georgie: Follow on Instagram: @georgie.purcell.ajpLike on Facebook: facebook.com/georgie.purcell.ajpContact Georgie by email: [email protected] an AJP Member: animaljusticeparty.org/join____Support The Vegan Compass PodcastThe best way to support the show is to ‘follow’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or ‘subscribe’ on YouTube.If you’re loving the show, please leave us a review or rating.Follow us on Instagram@thevegancompass_podcastLike us on Facebook@TheVeganCompassPodcast