Saturday Oct 6, 2012

For all Australians opposed to animal cruelty — this is our day to stand up to live export! Inspiring speakers. Family-friendly.

Thousands take to the streets — see the photos!

Thank you Australia! Click here to see photos from the national rally in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Hobart. News of the rallies has reached major papers and nightly news. Stay tuned for more photos and video from the event.

Why should I attend?

If you care about animals and want to see them protected from cruelty, then this event is for you. Despite assurances from the Australian Government that cruelty in the live export trade would be addressed, animals continue to be neglected, brutalised, have their throats cut while fully conscious, and recently, were buried alive. Tragedy after tragedy reveals that animals exported live will always be at risk. And yet, they continue to be sent. This sends the appalling message to the rest of the world that Australia accepts animal cruelty. The animals are depending on us — we must urgently let politicians know that caring Australians will not vote for political parties that support live export. This is your chance to join with others at a family-friendly event to rally for a kinder future for animals.

What will happen on the day?

• Hear from Animals Australia investigator Lyn White, leading politicians, and other inspiring speakers
• Mass petition signing
• Other campaign activities
• Placards will be provided, including child-friendly signs (or you can make your own!)

What can I do in the lead up to the event?

You can play a key role in helping to promote the rally to your local community — click here to download flyers. In the lead up to the Ban Live Export National Rally we also need your help to show politicians that Australians haven’t forgotten the unforgivable cruelty that exported animals conintue to endure. Click here to take action today.

Where can I find more information?

Stay tuned to AnimalsAustralia.org/live-export-rally for latest updates and announcements, follow Animals Australia on facebook, or contact us for further enquiries.

Latest live export news

Thousands rally against live exports Aussie sheep buried alive in Pakistan - Call your MP TODAY! The Project covers live export disgrace Live export is getting harder - with your help!

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Create you own rally banner

We need to send a really clear message on October 6th. Banners will be provided at the rally, but if you're feeling creative or want to make sure you don't miss out, here are some tips for preparing your own.

Our message is simple: Caring Australians won't support political parties that support live export. While some forward-thinking ALP members are breaking ranks to oppose live export, both the ALP and the Coalition have clung to outdated policies supporting the cruel trade. It's clear the leaders of these parties don't care much for animal welfare — but they do care about votes. With that in mind, here are some suggested banner slogans:

• I won't vote for a party that supports live export.
• Live Export: No Ban, No Vote.
• Don't lose my vote. Ban live export!
• Ban Live Export

Download banner artwork

Scroll through these ready-made banners to download and print your own poster for the rally!

Download the 'Don't lose my vote' banner Download the 'Save Me' banner Download the 'Buried alive' banner Download the 'No ban, no vote' banner Download the 'I won't vote...' banner Download the 'Cow' kid's banner Download the 'Sheep' kid's banner Download all banners (zip)

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Get an SMS Reminder

If you have subscribed to receive SMS updates from Animals Australia, you will automatically receive a text message reminder about the national ban live export rally in your state, as well as other rapid-response action alerts. If not, you can sign up for free right now.

How to sign up for SMS alerts:

If you are already a member of the Animals Australia Action Network, click here to update your profile to opt into our free SMS service right now.

If you haven't yet joined the Action Network, click here to sign up now.

Thanks for helping to give animals in Australia and beyond the strongest and most responsive voice possible!

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Promote the event

We need your help to spread the word about the Ban Live Export National Rally. Thank you for your support!

Promote the event offline

Click on your city to download and print your local flyer (this flyer is A5 size, but it can be blown up to A4 or A3).

• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Brisbane
• Adelaide
• Perth
• Canberra
• Hobart

Promote the event online

Share the link to the official Ban Live Export rally page (http://AnimalsAustralia.org/live-export-rally) on Twitter and on the facebook walls of caring people, businesses and groups that you know.

On facebook: please 'invite' your facebook friends to the facebook rally event in your state:

For Melbourne: click here
For Sydney: click here
For Brisbane: click here
For Adelaide: click here
For Perth: click here
For Canberra: click here
For Hobart: click here

Thank you!

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