Although the CGI mascot has been mostly well received online, not everybody's convinced over the choice, with animal activists calling out what they have called the government's "hypocrisy".Tourism Australia's latest ambassador Ruby Roo has copped backlash from animal rights activists.
Speaking to 2GB's Ben Fordham, Pearson said "if the tourism industry is going to have the icon as our signature to the world, then talk about what are we actually doing to kangaroos". "We don't know how many kangaroos are out there but this is our native, protected animal, we need to be absolutely certain of how many kangaroos are out there .Another country could be poised to join Russia's war on Ukraine
Due to their grazing habits, they've been considered a detrimental pest by some farmers and culling, though controversial, does occur across the country.
Animal Justice Party are attempting to damage this brand, and they will be sorry for their illegal actions. FYI, we know where the name comes from.
comeandsaygday
It is, and most Australians are currently unaware of what is happening in their own country.
Its not just the AJP it’s many people across the WORLD including many of we INDIGENOUS people condemning the use of RubyTheRoo. Kangaroos a Totemic Species are being massacred across country in unsustainable commercial slaughter. Report the FACTS . ComeAndSayGDay
Newsflash - someone’s offended!
OMG what has this country come too where there are complaints about using a Kangaroo to symbolise Australia 🤦🏻♂️
Rabbits are a no in Qld.🤣
Mark must be fun at parties.
Oh just stop your nonsense. If everybody in the world got everything they'd ever wanted, there'd still be whingers.