Our Board of Directors

The Directors are responsible for managing and directing the activities of the Party to achieve the purposes set out in clause 8 of the Constitution of Animal Justice Party Limited. Each Director shall hold office until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting designated as the next Board of Directors election.

Bruce Poon, President (VIC)

Based in Wurundjeri Country, Bruce has worked as a consulting Project Manager and CEO in the InfoTech sphere. He has been the founder and director of several for-profit companies and not-for-profit charities. He is the President of...

Linda Paull, Vice President (NSW)

Linda currently works as a trainer in Learning and Development for the St. Vincent de Paul society. She joined the Animal Justice Party in 2019, and immediately turned her extensive writing skills to...

Meaghan Bradshaw, Board Member (QLD)

Meaghan Bradshaw lives and works in Meanjin on the lands of the Turrbul and Yuggera people. Meaghan is a passionate vegan advocate motivated by a commitment to animal welfare, socialjustice and sustainability....

Matthew Micallef, Board Member (NSW)

Matthew has been in the IT industry for 20 years, with work spanning both Australian and global based corporations. With over half of his career in management positions, Matt has overseen teams...

Rohan Laxmanalal, Board Member (NSW)

Rohan Laxmanalal brings a background in financial market operations and governance, with over a decade of experience in Australia’s trading infrastructure, including as a manager at the Australian Securities Exchange during a platform...

Vanessa Cullen, Board Member (NSW)

Vanessa Cullen is an experienced advocate, strategist and governance professional, having graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors course in 2017. Vanessa has over two decades of management experience as the...