Teresa McTaggart for Canberra

Teresa McTaggart is the Animal Justice Party (AJP) Candidate for the electorate of Canberra. She is a second-generation local, born and raised in Hackett, currently living in Reid. She offers a strong voice for the community.

Teresa has extensive experience in both the public sector and private sector, with a career spanning management, IT, policy, cyber security and small business.

Over the years, she has seen the lack of action by elected officials regarding animal welfare, particularly native animals, and the ever growing issues of climate change. Teresa is concerned about the future for all Australians and believes that concerns raised by grassroots Australians are overlooked in favour of big businesses and well-funded lobbyists.

She became a member of the AJP after deciding it was important to take action and effect change at a political level. She is standing to represent the people of Canberra to ensure their voices are heard and action is taken.

Key Election Priorities

• Delivering to climate change commitments
• Funding grassroots wildlife and animal rescue organisations 
• Stronger legislation against cruelty
• Put the focus again back on delivering the Very Fast Train (VFT) for Canberra and other transport improvements.
• Ensure government services are accessible for all in the community
• Housing availability that is affordable 
• Deliver AFP and ACT Policing initiatives and ensure work facilities are fit for purpose.
• Permanent funding to deliver PACER so the multi-agency team can deliver
  24/7 mental health crisis support.