On Saturday at the Protest, Awareness Day (PAD) we started with around 11 people, however these 11 people made quite a bit of noise marching from Martin Place to Town Hall. Along the march route we had many people give us a thumbs up, clap, cheer, some made a sad face others made crying gestures, they let us know they feel Live Exports are disgusting. This created a much needed boost to the die hards who come rain, hail or shine.... xx.

Soon after arriving at Town hall our numbers grew to around 22 or so, we even had a Cattle Baron from Darwin speak on the microphone about the cruelty that Live Exports guarantees for these animals and how he feels no animal should leave Australian soil alive. He backed up the fact that frozen exports are worth far more to Australia than Live Exports.

We did manage to get a lot of flyers and sticker out into the public’s hands, many of the public were interested and made it known they stand with us on this brutal matter. A few new faces in the mix was a wonderful welcome but I really must thank the regulars who come to nearly every single PAD I’ve held.

The next PAD will be the 13th of June, I applied for an 11am start (meet at 10:30, March off at 11am).

It was suggested we start around 2pm to catch people that had been out partying on the Friday night, it was also mentioned that during the week would possibly get more people passing by. I personally find during the week and later on the weekend more difficult as I have a 3 hour drive after the PAD. I cannot please everyone, I wish I could but it’s impossible. I would like some feedback on this though, if you think there is a possibility of you being there if it were held at a certain time, please comment so I can consider all options..xx

Sorry there are no photos from yesterday, I didn’t not even think of taking photos..

PLEASE start writing to your local MP’s, the Governor General, the media (papers are always wanting people to write in), your local radio station and anyone else you think may listen.. I write to Anthony Albanese, he might be the one standing against Morrison so he needs to know Live Animal Exports is definitely a major election issue...

Until next time....LISA xx