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 • 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 \| Directions (map)