Amanda Dorn MP

A Revolution in Kindness

Elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council, The Hon. Amanda Dorn MLC is leading a growing movement that believes kindness should be at the heart of every policy — for animals, people, and the planet.

As a representative of the Animal Justice Party, Amanda is bringing animals into the political conversation, fighting for stronger environmental protections, an end to animal cruelty, and a more ethical, sustainable future for Western Australia.

"Politics should be driven by empathy, not exploitation. I’m here to be a voice for the voiceless — and to help build a future where no one is left behind."

Amanda is smiling at the camera, crouching inside a pen with a baby red kangaroo. The kangaroo is standing on hay, and there is another kangaroo in the background.
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Media Release: Proposal to Export 180,000 Hermit Crabs
Media Release: Proposal to Export 180,000 Hermit Crabs

A proposed Federal Government license is seeking to allow up to 180,000 hermit crabs be collected from Western Australia’s coastline and exported overseas for the international pet trade.

Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell has teamed up with her interstate counterpart, Western Australian Animal Justice Party MP Amanda Dorn to launch a campaign seeking to block the barbaric proposal.

Cow Shot at Boyanup Saleyards
Cow Shot at Boyanup Saleyards

In a Members Statement to Parliament, Amanda raised serious concerns about footage showing a cow being shot five times at the Boyanup saleyards in WA’s South West.

The incident has renewed attention on long-standing welfare issues at the facility, including poor conditions, lack of shade, and repeated delays to vital upgrades. Despite a recent investigation, no prosecution was pursued.

Amanda highlighted the broader failure of WA’s outdated Animal Welfare Act and urged the Government to deliver the reforms it committed to in 2021.

Protecting Hertha Wetlands
Protecting Hertha Wetlands

Amanda spoke in Parliament on 25 June 2025 to raise the alarm over the Hertha Wetlands, a vital habitat threatened by the Stephenson Avenue extension.

Her questions called for stronger environmental oversight—and for the protection of critical wildlife in the area including South-western snake-necked turtles.

Rodenticide Poisons
Rodenticide Poisons

On 24 June 2025, Amanda called on the WA Government to take action against second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) — poisons that can kill native wildlife like owls, eagles, bobtails, and even companion animals.

She highlighted the growing number of councils across WA declaring themselves “owl-friendly” and adopting safer alternatives — taking action where the state has not.

These poisons don’t stay contained. They enter food webs, harm wildlife, and disrupt ecosystems. It’s time to legislate a full ban and stop the retail sale of these products.

Amanda in Action

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Amanda and three other women holding signs and posters protesting to protect penguins and marine parks. One sign says "Protect our marine park".

Want to support Amanda in creating real change for animals, people, and the planet?

From signing petitions to volunteering your time, there are powerful ways you can help — starting today.

"You don’t need to have power to make a difference — but I’ll use every bit of mine to speak up for those who can’t."