Morrissey – keeping a close eye out for any Australians
Australia’s threatened species commissioner Gregory Andrews has responded to recent criticism from Morrissey over the country’s plans to cull two million feral cats.
“The people of Australia would never agree to this,” Morrissey said back in August. “But of course they will not be consulted, because the Australian government as ruled by Tony Abbott is essentially a committee of sheep-farmers who have zero concerns about animal welfare or animal respect. The cats are, in fact, two million smaller versions of Cecil The Lion.”
In response however, Andrews has told The Guardian Australia that the action is vital for ‘the protection of our native species that belong here’.
“I would like to commend you for your commitment to, and advocacy for, animals and their welfare,” he said. “The Australian government has taken a stance on feral cats; for the protection of our native species that belong here.”
“I sleep very well at night knowing what we are doing. Australians support this. Brigitte Bardot and Morrissey have a lack of understanding of Australia and what we are losing. They aren’t Australians, they aren’t experiencing the extinction crisis we have here.”
The response can be read in full here.