Emma Hurst

Emma Hurst

Emma Hurst is the first female Animal Justice Party MP elected to NSW Parliament. A former psychologist, Emma has worked tirelessly for the rights of animals for many years with a background in campaigning, political lobbying, and media work.  

Since she was elected in March 2019, Emma has secured over $60 million in Government funding for animal protection, mandated the ‘right to release’ for animals used in experimentation, outlawed convenience killing in pounds, banned the use of dolphins and whales for entertainment, increased penalties for animal cruelty, , and ran Parliamentary inquiries into battery cages and the dairy industry.

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Animal Justice Party Wins in NSW and Victoria

Emma Hurst and Georgie Purcell are elected MPs for the Animal Justice Party in NSW and Victoria. Their presence in state parliaments has resulted in significant wins for animals, which highlights the power and importance of having politicians representing animal interests in parliament. Emma and Georgie will each discuss some of their recent wins for animals and some of the challenges they faced, as well as answers questions about their work to achieve political change for animals.