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7 Feb 2026

Sat, 7th, Feb, 2026: Georgie Purcell, Senator, Nthrn Victoria, Animal Justice Party, Pets are now included in DV protections in VIC

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Sat, 7th, Feb, 2026: Georgie Purcell, Senator, Nthrn Victoria, Animal Justice Party, Pets are now included in DV protections in VIC

Macca and Nevena are joined live in the studio by Georgie Purcell and very special guest Lilah Rose. Georgie Purcell is a Victorian Member of Parliament representing the Northern Victoria Region for the Animal Justice Party (AJP). Elected in November 2022, she is one of the youngest women ever to serve in the Victorian Legislative Council.

Prior to entering Parliament, Georgie worked as a Digital Campaigner at United Voice (now United Workers Union), a Communications Adviser at Industry Super Australia and was Chief of Staff to Andy Meddick MP.

She was prompted to run for Parliament as she wanted to see more young people represented in our parliaments, and to advance animal protection at a legislative level.

Georgie is passionate about improving the protection of animals – whether they be farmed, native or companion animals. Her priorities include banning duck shooting, securing an inquiry into greyhound racing, supporting Victoria’s wildlife rescuers and carers, stopping commercial kangaroo slaughter, improving accessibility to vets and introducing a subsidised vet care system in the state.

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