Stop the free-range eggs rort - public meeting 7pm Monday 7 May, Leichhardt

Plans to allow 'free-range' eggs to be produced by hens living with two birds per square metre prove the need for a legislated definition, according to Greens MP Jamie Parker.

"The Egg Corporation is turning its back on ethical consumers and genuine free-range farmers in favour of boosting profits for large-scale producers.

When: 7pm Monday 7 May
Where: Leichhardt Town Hall, 107 Norton St

Speakers include:
Lee McCosker - Human Choice
John Kaye - Greens MP
Jodie Stewart - President of the Balmain-Rozelle Chamber of Commerce and Proprietor of About Life Cafe and Stores

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For more information or to RSVP contact Alison Martin: 9660 7586 or 0432 941 533.

"Increasing free-range stocking densities from 1,500 to 20,000 birds per hectare completely strips the term 'free-range' of any meaning.

"Cramming 20,000 birds into one hectare is not free-range.

"Ethical consumers who choose 'free-range' are appalled that the term can be used to describe eggs that come from such inhumane and unsustainable production practices.

"Self-regulation of free-range eggs has failed and we need a legislated definition that protects the rights of ethical consumers and genuine free-range farmers.

"I am calling on the Premier and Minister Hodgkinson to support the Greens' Truth in Labelling Bill so consumers can have faith that free-range means free-range," Mr Parker said.

Mr Parker will host a public meeting on this issue - come along and be part of the movement to defend the rights of ethical consumers and protect genuine free-range farmers and their animals.

Sign the petition, listen to inspiring speeches and find out what you can do to ensure free-range means free-range.

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FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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