Veganism

"Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose."

That is the original definition put together by Donald Watson and The Vegan Society, founded 1944. It still stands today.

Simply put, veganism is about choosing to live as much as possible without using or consuming animal products - meat, dairy, eggs, leather, honey – anything that’s been produced by exploiting animals.

There’s also entertainment that causes animal suffering, like circuses, horse and greyhound racing, zoos, rodeos. Vegans stay away from these too.

 

Animals, planet & health

Vegan diets have a range of benefits. Firstly, it's obviously better for the animals who don't need to be exploited and killed. Secondly, plant based diets are the single biggest way that individuals can reduce their footprint on the planet. And thirdly, there are a range of health benefits in eating mainly wholefood plant based.

What are we doing?

Animal Liberation Queensland is a vegan organisation and as such all our activities are aimed at educating people and exposing how society currently uses animals. Our ultimate goal is to see speciesist attitudes are rejected and veganism is accepted as the norm.

Specifically, ALQ:

  • produced 'Vegan4Life' a website and booklet with a 30 day vegan challenge to help people to go vegan.
  • promotes veganism through street outreach & regular information stalls
  • conducts and encourages regular outreach through awareness raising events.
  • provides free information to the public.

We also conduct investigations and research into current farming practices to expose currently accepted and legalised animal cruelty. Find out more about our Factory Farming campaign.
 

What can you do?

  • Consider going vegan, a way of life that tries to avoid animal exploitation and suffering.
  • Talk to people about animal suffering and the alternatives like going vegan – spread the word!

 

Quotes

 

"Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose."
- Donald Watson and The Vegan Society, founded 1944