The Vegan Australia team is made up of hardworking and dedicated volunteer Board members, plus a CEO and a small group of skilled volunteers, including Elena on Comms & Campaigning duties, who help Vegan Australia be an effective vegan advocacy organisation. Our wider team includes our former board directors who have made a huge contribution to where we are today, our talented writers, designers and researchers, our generous donors, our Vegan Australia Certified business partners and everyone else who plays a part in advancing veganism in Australia.
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Greg decided to go vegan over 25 years ago after learning about the suffering inherent in the egg and dairy industries. A software developer by trade, he has been actively involved in the animal rights and vegan movements for the past 15 years, including as a former committee member and president of Vegan NSW. Recognising the clear need for a national voice for veganism, Greg helped found Vegan Australia as a registered charity in 2014. He was motivated by a strong belief that people and institutions must be encouraged and supported to include animals in their circle of compassion. He often speaks to the media and to government inquiries about a broad range of issues including public health, the environment, animal rights and agriculture. Greg believes that the rights of animals will be best protected by cooperation between like-minded groups both nationally and internationally. He represented Vegan Australia as part of the International Vegan Rights Alliance and was instrumental in establishing the Vegan World Alliance.
Favourite quote: "If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?" - Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary
Favourite resources: Books and films have been important influences for Greg, including The Case for Animal Rights, by Tom Regan, Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home and Eat Like You Care: An Examination of the Morality of Eating Animals, by Gary Francione.
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