Ric Allport

Ric is a passionate animal rights activist who brings decades of experience to the movement.

He served as the Convenor of the Animal Justice Party Queensland for four years, playing a key role in securing full registration for the party in the state.

He currently works as the Vegan Education in Schools Campaign Manager for Vegan Australia, and also serves as the Program Coordinator for Kangaroos Alive, where he leads initiatives like World Kangaroo Day and the popular Kangaroo Walks and Talks, raising awareness for Australia’s iconic, yet persecuted, wildlife. He has been a director on the board of Coast to Coast Animal Friends since 2016.

Mackenzie Cross

From a young age, Mackenzie has been driven by a deep sense of justice for animals and the planet.

Her activism has spanned roles with the Animal Justice Party in Queensland, hands-on work with animal sanctuaries, and a range of grassroots advocacy within the animal rights community

With a Diploma of Social Media Marketing, Mackenzie runs a small business, Total Ethics – dedicated to helping vegan businesses and animal rights organisations to grow their digital presence and amplify their mission

On The Vegan Compass Podcast, Mackenzie reminds listeners that our movement for animals can be both powerful and profoundly hopeful.