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Jason Woods, MP, Australia goes to bat for African lions
At a rally in Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia took the lead in an effort to protect African lions.
13 March 2015
Donalea Patman reports
Friday 13th really was "lucky for lions, unlucky for hunters" as the Global March for Lions in Melbourne had a brilliant turnout awaiting the anticipated announcement by Environment Minister, Greg Hunt.
Hosted by For the Love of Wildlife, Federation Square in the centre of Melbourne was abuzz. Not only could you hear the background noise of Formula One racing due to the Grand Prix but Shabba and his band entertained the crowd with African music and dancing for an hour leading into the main event and it was a beautiful clear evening.
Donalea Patman, Australian Rep for CACH, spoke first to cross live to Ian Michler in Cape Town where Minister Hunt announced via the big screen a global first, that Australia would ban the import and export of lion trophies and body parts. Very emotional and heartfelt with Jason Wood MP, the politician with fierce tenacity who just wouldn't drop the ball.
Ian had been in Australia the previous year to brief the Minister in Parliament alongside Economist, Roderick Campbell and Donalea to reveal the truth about the hunting industry and ask for Australia's assistance in taking a stand against the cruel and barbaric industry.
This has been a very long campaign by many groups and individuals who have worked tirelessly to bring awareness and action in stopping captive breeding and canned hunting. Very special thanks to Bev and Chris who have created a global movement with the Global March and CACH.
A very proud moment for all involved...may the domino effect take place with the rest of the world to follow suit.
13 March 2015
Donalea Patman reports
Friday 13th really was "lucky for lions, unlucky for hunters" as the Global March for Lions in Melbourne had a brilliant turnout awaiting the anticipated announcement by Environment Minister, Greg Hunt.
Hosted by For the Love of Wildlife, Federation Square in the centre of Melbourne was abuzz. Not only could you hear the background noise of Formula One racing due to the Grand Prix but Shabba and his band entertained the crowd with African music and dancing for an hour leading into the main event and it was a beautiful clear evening.
Donalea Patman, Australian Rep for CACH, spoke first to cross live to Ian Michler in Cape Town where Minister Hunt announced via the big screen a global first, that Australia would ban the import and export of lion trophies and body parts. Very emotional and heartfelt with Jason Wood MP, the politician with fierce tenacity who just wouldn't drop the ball.
Ian had been in Australia the previous year to brief the Minister in Parliament alongside Economist, Roderick Campbell and Donalea to reveal the truth about the hunting industry and ask for Australia's assistance in taking a stand against the cruel and barbaric industry.
This has been a very long campaign by many groups and individuals who have worked tirelessly to bring awareness and action in stopping captive breeding and canned hunting. Very special thanks to Bev and Chris who have created a global movement with the Global March and CACH.
A very proud moment for all involved...may the domino effect take place with the rest of the world to follow suit.
Sydney marched against canned lion hunting
14 March, 2015
Sydney
Jess Baker reports
Australians in Sydney marched against canned hunting once again. Around 60 Sydney-siders gathered at NSW Parliament House and marched to Sydney Town Hall as we chanted 'save our lions' and 'ban canned hunting'.
We had great speakers including James Aspey, Clare Mann and David Shoebridge.
I'd like to thank The Feline Foundation and Lobby for Lions in the're help organising the march and we'd like to also thank the people at Campaign Against Canned Hunting for supporting the march and for all the work they do in the fight against canned hunting!
Australia leads the way to protect African lions
13 March 2015
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your interest in the Australian Government’s proposal to introduce trade restrictions for African lion (Panthera leo) specimens.
On 13 March 2015, the Australian Government introduced a measure to treat specimens of African lion as though they are listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This measure affects Australian import and export of lion specimens, and bans trade in African lion hunting trophies.
The measure was introduced following extensive consultations with African lion range states, businesses, hunters, conservation organisations, and researchers. Any potential impacts on hunters, hunting operations in range states, and businesses that support hunting of African lions have also been analysed.
This measure has been introduced in response to Australian public concerns about ‘canned hunting’ of African lions.
African lions are listed internationally on Appendix II of CITES. African lions are also protected under Australia’s national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act). In accordance with CITES Article XIV and the EPBC Act, Australia may introduce domestic measures that further restrict trade in CITES listed species.
The introduction of this measure means that trade in lion specimens to and from Australia, including trade in hunting trophies, will be restricted to a limited number of circumstances, for example, for conservation breeding or scientific purposes. Trade in hunting trophy specimens will not be allowed unless the specimens were obtained before the provisions of CITES came into effect for lions, i.e. the specimen is from an animal that was deceased prior to 1977.
Australian CITES import and export/re-export permits issued up to and including 12 March 2015 will remain valid for trade until the permit is used or expires (whichever occurs first).
Further information is available at http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/cites/stricter-measures/african-lion
Please direct any queries regarding the new measure to wildlife.communications@environment.gov.au
Yours Sincerely,
Ilse Kiessling
Acting Assistant Secretary
Wildlife Trade and Biosecurity Branch
Department of the Environment
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your interest in the Australian Government’s proposal to introduce trade restrictions for African lion (Panthera leo) specimens.
On 13 March 2015, the Australian Government introduced a measure to treat specimens of African lion as though they are listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This measure affects Australian import and export of lion specimens, and bans trade in African lion hunting trophies.
The measure was introduced following extensive consultations with African lion range states, businesses, hunters, conservation organisations, and researchers. Any potential impacts on hunters, hunting operations in range states, and businesses that support hunting of African lions have also been analysed.
This measure has been introduced in response to Australian public concerns about ‘canned hunting’ of African lions.
African lions are listed internationally on Appendix II of CITES. African lions are also protected under Australia’s national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act). In accordance with CITES Article XIV and the EPBC Act, Australia may introduce domestic measures that further restrict trade in CITES listed species.
The introduction of this measure means that trade in lion specimens to and from Australia, including trade in hunting trophies, will be restricted to a limited number of circumstances, for example, for conservation breeding or scientific purposes. Trade in hunting trophy specimens will not be allowed unless the specimens were obtained before the provisions of CITES came into effect for lions, i.e. the specimen is from an animal that was deceased prior to 1977.
Australian CITES import and export/re-export permits issued up to and including 12 March 2015 will remain valid for trade until the permit is used or expires (whichever occurs first).
Further information is available at http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/cites/stricter-measures/african-lion
Please direct any queries regarding the new measure to wildlife.communications@environment.gov.au
Yours Sincerely,
Ilse Kiessling
Acting Assistant Secretary
Wildlife Trade and Biosecurity Branch
Department of the Environment
CACH Australia want ban on lion imports
Jason Woods takes canned hunting to Australian Parliament
Jason Woods MP's speech to the Australian Parliament:
We thank Donalea Patman for working with Jason Wood MP, bringing canned hunting to the attention of the Federal Government and the Australian public.
Jason Woods MP's speech to the Australian Parliament:
- ask that all animals listed under CITES Appendix I, II, and III are banned from being imported into Australia
- change the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to not only to stop imports of canned hunted African lion body parts but stop all species listed under CITES Appendix I, Appendix II, and Appendix III from being imported
- go to his Facebook here...
We thank Donalea Patman for working with Jason Wood MP, bringing canned hunting to the attention of the Federal Government and the Australian public.