General News
6 August, 2022
Protesters broaden horizons
ANIMAL activists are saying they have “moved on” from protests against plans to process kangaroos for pet meat at Inglewood, more than 60 days after Loddon Shire rejected a planning permit application. The protesters say they have re-badged...
ANIMAL activists are saying they have “moved on” from protests against plans to process kangaroos for pet meat at Inglewood, more than 60 days after Loddon Shire rejected a planning permit application.
The protesters say they have re-badged themselves as Victorian Kangaroo Alliance - Northern and Central Region.
Council rejected the application from Campaspe Meats in April to process kangaroos at the former Inglewood abattoirs on a planning technicality although protesters have continued to claim credit for the decision.
A protest leader, Glynn Jarrett has told supporters: “My heartfelt thanks to everyone on behalf of the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance, for helping to keep the Loddon Shire councillors honest, and put a stop to the processing facility.”
The alliance said: “We were advised they (Campaspe Meats) had 60 days to appeal the decision. We have waited well beyond the 60 days and there has been nothing from the council, VCAT or local media to suggest it was pursued. As such, we feel ready to call this one and say it is done.
“They may pop up elsewhere and we are ready to fight again if they do.” The alliance’s announcement at the weekend linked the Animal Justice Party with its campaign.
If the planning permit had been approved by council, Campaspe Meats had said it would initially employ 10 staff. Kangaroos shot locally under the State Government-approved harvest are being taken to other sites in country Victoria for processing.
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