Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, where we deliver pioneering vegan news and ethical views weekly. Today we are joined by a very exciting guest, Georgie Purcell. Georgie Purcell is an Australian politician and a member of the Animal Justice Party. She was elected as the Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria in November 2022, making her the second AJP MP in Victoria and the third in Australia. She is also a lawyer, a unionist and an advocate for women’s rights and reproductive health. Georgie is a vegan herself and has been vocal about the benefits of plant-based food and lifestyle for animals, people and the planet. She has also challenged some of the myths and misconceptions that surround veganism in the mainstream media and society. Follow Georgie on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/georgie.purcell.ajp/ Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An Introduction to Georgie Purcell 00:02:39 Discovering the vegan lifestyle 00:04:30 The power of the Earthlings documentary 00:07:06 The benefits and challenges of making the switch to veganism 00:10:30 Dealing with the challenges of growing up within a predominantly meat-eating environment 00:13:09 Culture and toxic masculinity inc. Gamechangers trailer clips and Pork On Your Fork ad 00:19:25 Getting involved in Politics 00:24:18 The Patriarchal System 00:30:05 Improving the lives of animals within abusive industries 00:35:28 International Women’s Day: Wearing Online Gendered Abuse 00:39:22 Sexism and Misogyny: How can this behavior be addressed? 00:45:37 Some of MP Georgie Purcell’s effective campaigns for animal welfare 00:53:45 Inspiring people to be more politically active 00:57:26 Stranded on a desert island