VALE BEDE CARMODYIt is with inconsolable sadness that we at Animal Liberation ACT have learnt of the untimely passing of Bede Carmody, the human who ran A Poultry Place, the oldest animal sanctuary in our region. Bede was an absolute inspiration to all of us at Animal Liberation ACT. He was always ready to help and guide, whether about big public campaigns against an entire animal industry, or about a single abandoned animal needing a home. His devotion to all animals, those he directly cared for, and those he would never meet, was unrivalled. He ran his sanctuary for over 20 years, focussing on ‘poultry’ way before most of us had learnt to care about these unpopular animals. He was the inspiration behind ALACT’s award-winning ‘Big Birds, Big Cruelty’ campaign on factory-farmed turkeys, which helped raise awareness about the desperate plight of these incredibly complex and sensitive creatures. His dedication to veganism was so reassuringly solid, based on a powerful combination of compassion and intelligence. And above all else, he was kind – that most rare and precious of attributes. His annual sanctuary birthday parties were definite highlights in the animal protection calendar, drawing people together from around the country. We would travel from near and far ostensibly to visit the animals, but really to hang out with Bede. His cheery eyes, that smile that would make you feel instantly happy, that wicked sense of humour – he was someone you just wanted to be around. He has left a gaping hole in our animal rights community. We have lost a leader, a mentor, a legend – but most of all, a dear, dear friend. Your legacy will live on in all of us Bede. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, kind man. ALACT is organising a fundraiser to help the animals from A Poultry Place settle in to their new homes.You can donate here: https://gofund.me/ca3a58fahttps://gofund.me/ca3a58faALACT's VEGAN MUNCH 'N CRUNCHIn the days before the ACT's 9-week lockdown we tried out the newest vegan eatery in the Capital. We just got in in time :) 80/20 Food has expanded, opening a 'vegan chapter' in Belconnen. When: Saturday 7 August 2021 from 10.30am Where: 80/20 Food, 23 Lathlain St Belconnen What else: Pooch friendly! For more: https://www.facebook.com/events/333237958514905/ SAVE CANBERRA'S KANGAROOS PROTEST
Animal advocates from around the country came to Canberra to protest the Thank you for joining us as we try to We met outside the ACT Legislative Assembly, Civic Square, Canberra City. Thursday 27 May 2021, 12.30pm For more, see the Facebook event here.
STOP THE CULL Evening Demonstration
Join the Animal Justice Party, Animal Liberation ACT and Animal Protectors Alliance to show your support against Canberra's annual kangaroo massacre. Every year in the nation's Capital our defenceless Australian icon is senselessly gunned down at night for several months. Meet at: Median Strip, London Circuit and Northbourne Ave, Canberra City. Wednesday 12 May 2021, 5.30pm For more, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/842775349623254/
Animal Liberation ACT's ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThanks to everyone for coming to Animal Liberation ACT’s Annual General Meeting on We looked back at the year that was, and got inspired for the new one! ALACT CONDEMNED THE ACT GOVERNMENT'S
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