Matthew Smeal

Matthew Smeal is an Australian photojournalist and communications professional specialising in the NGO/humanitarian sector.

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

'Shark nets in hot water'. Our marine biologist, Lauren Sandeman, featured on Sunrise this morning to discuss why no council between Newcastle and Wollongong wants shark nets at their beaches.

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

Thank you to @animaljusticeAU Emma Hurst @MlcHurst for bringing our Licence to Kill report before the New South Wales Parliament. @hsiaustralia is looking forward to discussing the urgent reforms we recommend with the NSW and other state and territory governments.

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

Australia’s wildlife laws should protect our native animals. But wombats, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, corellas, cockatoos and even black swans are fair game for eradication. Our laws are failing our precious wildlife and need urgent reform.
Please help.
https://t.co/59L87bLfOQ

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

Last season, 151 racehorses died on Australian racetracks.
‘By supporting #NupToTheCup’, companies can...resonate with a new generation of conscious consumers, contributing to a more ethical and inclusive society,’ said Patrice Pandeleos in @Mumbrellanews
https://t.co/ZKRuB7ZrEP

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

In 2023, more than 1.2 million native Australian animals were killed legally through government licences.
Our laws are failing our native wildlife.
It's time to choose coexistence over killing.
It's time Australia lost its Licence to Kill!

Find out more.
https://t.co/gkGWzY7uRC

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

‘The Broken Promise’ report highlights failures of Aus wool industry leaders. Their 2004 promise to end live lamb cutting (mulesing) by 2010 was broken, and 20 years later it still causes widespread suffering. Governments must step in. Take action https://t.co/oxaU4nQLrG

[Australian Conservation Foundation @AusConservation]

Thank you to the powerhouse women standing up for nature in the Senate Committee room!

They are all fierce and tireless defenders of nature in Australia calling on the Federal government to pass the full reform package our broken nature laws.

Thank you for the work you do:
@kellyoshanassy CEO, ACF
Kate Millar, CEO, @BirdlifeOz
Erica Martin, CEO, @hsiaustralia
@youngamelia National Campaigns Director, @Wilderness_Aus
Tooni Mahto, Campaigns Director, @AustMarConsSoc

#auspol

[Humane World for Animals Australia @humaneworldaus]

"With more than 2,000 species & ecological communities at risk of extinction, nature can't afford more delays & needs stronger protection now." HSI AU CEO, Erica Martin on behalf of the Places You Love Alliance, before the Senate Environment & Communications Legislation Committee

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

Very pleased to have been featured on the #ToBeHuman podcast recently with @jennah_jl speaking about #photojournalism and #oceanswimming.
Have a listen here: https://t.co/895hoBySy5

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

'We are surrounded with bad news and crisis. But our work has to go on, we cannot stop the work of reaching out and giving help. In this pandemic there are many needs, one of them is hope.' My update for Baptist World Aid on #COVID in #southasia #India https://t.co/O0jUOCJRHx

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Here’s my statement on today’s violence at the Capitol.

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

200 million people who are already vulnerable pushed further into poverty. Extreme poverty is not merely a dollar value but more about deprivation: housing, food, clean water, job security, sanitation...

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#COVID19 could see over 200 million more pushed into extreme poverty, new UN development report finds

https://t.co/ztu5HHkQgu

[Opportunity International Australia @OpportunityAUS]

We're committed to helping end violence toward women. Through our partnership with @MyChoicesFDN, women and children are given the choice to live lives free from violence, abuse and exploitation: https://t.co/WwFNEjTsKc
#InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen ♀️

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

Niksen was a term originally used to describe lazy children. However, Niksen is now being seen in a more positive light as the need for quiet periods alone with our thoughts [read: unplugged or disconnected] are becoming increasingly rare. https://t.co/Kw71P06NLl

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

Why we need Climate Comms Champions. "You don’t have to be an expert on climate to be worried about it, and we can all have conversations that help others understand how we feel or think about the issue." Great piece @benoblepr https://t.co/80FfCi2voP via @MumbrellaNews

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

Very honoured to have been asked to interview and write this piece on David Bussau AM, Opportunity International founder and pioneer of microfinance. @kumitaguchi @GeraldineDoogue @mjrowland68 @bairdjulia @KKeneally @LisaMillar

[Opportunity International Australia @OpportunityAUS]

Accolades have followed over the years — Order of Australia, @EY_Australia Entrepreneur of the Year, Senior @ausoftheyear —yet David remains humble.

Happy birthday to Opportunity founder David Bussau, who turns 80 years old today 🎈

Read more: https://t.co/lg64uEOPVY

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

Dear voters, you understand how voting works, right?

[Salwan Georges @salwangeorges]

Election challengers shout “Stop the count” as poll workers count absentee ballots in #Detroit, Michigan in the 2020 general election @washingtonpost #Election2020

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

@Juanita_Phillip @PhilJBarker Manhood by Steve Biddulph. Maybe Iron John by Robert Bly...

[Matthew Smeal @MatthewSmeal]

Enough is enough.

[Guardian Australia @GuardianAus]

Anthony Van Dyck: tragedy again mars Melbourne Cup as horse euthanised https://t.co/fhQVAfuRRl

[Natasha Mitchell (she/her) @natashamitchell]

"Equine athletes". Interesting turn of phrase.

"Anthony Van Dyck euthanised after breaking down during Melbourne Cup" https://t.co/EPWNo2anPa