The Australian Labor Party is setting its policy on animal testing and cosmetics and all Tasmanians are invited to have their say.
Earlier this year, Labor committed to run a national consultation on phasing out the importation, manufacture, sale and advertising of cosmetics or cosmetic ingredients tested on animals.
Federal member for Hotham Clare O’Neil said that almost 8,000 submissions had already been received from the community through the consultation process.
“Animal testing is a policy area that Labor believes should reflect community views,”
“This is a great opportunity for members of the public to contribute to Labor’s policy process,”
“We want to hear from people about whether they believe the sale and manufacture of cosmetics tested on animals should be banned and what would be the most effective way of doing this,”
“I don’t believe I use products that are tested on animals but this is one of the issues; many of the products available for sale in Australia have at one point or another been tested on animals,” Clare O’Neil said.
Senator Singh said forums have been scheduled to take place in six cities across Australia.
“I encourage anyone with a view on this issue to come along to our public forum because we believe that the values of the community should be reflected in Labor’s policy.”
“Consumers want to know that products they buy are not tested on animals. I believe that industry needs to be supported in ensuring a national ban is effective.” Senator Singh said.
Public Forum
Thursday August 21
6:30pm
Battery Point Community Hall, Hampden Road
Written submissions are due 29 August. To make a submission or to RSVP for the forum, visit www.alp.org.au/cosmeticstesting
SENATOR THE HON LISA SINGH LABOR SENATOR FOR TASMANIA SHADOW PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER CLARE O’NEIL MP MEMBER FOR HOTHAM
