Growing up in suburban Huntingdale, Perth, animal companions were always part of Amanda's family. She joined the Animal Justice Party specifically to give a political voice to all abused and exploited animals. Amanda is passionate about introducing an independent office of animal protection and is willing to stand up against the mistreatment and abuse of animals in factory farms, for a start. She is a vocal opponent of live animal export and wants government to help farmers permanently transition to sustainable plant-based food systems, in an economically viable way that allows them to profit from the transition.