Forum 2026 - Program at a glance

Full program here

Time	Main Hall (upstairs)	Studio (ground floor)
10.00	Intro: Organisers	–
10:30	Full-hall opening session: Johann & Lucy: Highlights from the National Animal Rights Forum 2026	–
11:30	Jonathan Clark, Sea Shepherd: Sharks, oceans, and the loophole protecting lethal nets	Natalie Lis, Australasian Animal Studies Association: Academia and advocacy
12.30	Lunch (provided) / Jessie Heideman: Barriers to activism discussion circle
1:30	Greg Dillon & Liz Clarke, Animal Justice Party QLD: Be a political animal	Panel: Saving wild-living animals • April Broadbent (Pigeon Rescue Queensland) • Bill Shead (Caring for Wildlife) • Mary Morrison and Ric Allport (Kangaroos Alive)
2:30	Brad King, Farm Animal Rescue: Caring for the abused	Panel: Local activism • Amanda Holly (AnimalKIND & Brisbane Animal Save) • Angela Banovic (Dolphin Freedom Fighters) • Greg Dean and Ryan Cusack (Vegan Action Brisbane)
3:30	Full-hall closing session: Lightning talks and shout-outs • Rachel Smith (Animal-Free Science Advocacy) • Jennifer Stephens & Steph Carter (University of Queensland Vegan Society) • Cameron Green (Action for Animals Community & Brisbane Vegan Meetup) • Amy MacMahon (Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds)	–
5:00	Social gathering at Netherworld