Last checked for updates: 24 September 2026

Current bills about: animal welfare

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3 current bills found.

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ACT Fines for Breaking Container Rules, Missing Health Records, or Hiding Animal Welfare Convictions

Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

animal welfare assistance animals criminal penalties health records professional licensing public health regulatory compliance veterinary services waste management

6 May 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Vets Must Have Insurance and Board Gains Power to Register Vets and Punish Misconduct

Veterinary Practice Amendment Bill 2025

animal welfare consumer protection professional indemnity insurance professional licensing professional standards regulatory compliance veterinary board veterinary practice veterinary registration

2 Jul 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Omnibus Bill: Pet Licensing Payments, Waste Facility Records, and Professional Licensing

Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

animal welfare business records consumer protection environmental protection environmental services pet breeding pet licensing professional licensing real estate regulatory compliance waste management +6 more

26 May 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA