Last checked for updates: 11 July 2026

Bills about: animal welfare

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11 bills found.

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New Offences for Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars, Prong Collars, Glue Traps, and Mulesing Sheep Without Pain Relief

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Enforcement and Operational Powers) Bill 2026

animal cruelty animal protection animal welfare livestock management +1 more

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[Animal Justice Party Bill] Criminalisation of Obtaining or Providing Animals for Bestiality or Related Purposes

Crimes Amendment (Animal Sexual Abuse) Bill 2025

animal abuse animal sexual abuse animal welfare child safety +1 more

Private Member's Bill

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New Offences for Cat Owners Whose Cats Roam Free [Cat Containment Laws]; Councils Can Order Containment

Companion Animals Amendment (Control of Cats) Bill 2025

animal welfare cat control companion animals pet ownership +1 more

Private Member's Bill

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Criminal Offence for Conducting or Breeding Greyhound Racing in New South Wales

Greyhound Racing Ban Bill 2025

animal breeding animal welfare betting services greyhound racing +1 more

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Criminal Offence for Keeping More Than 20 Adult Female Dogs at a Dog Premises (Puppy Farming)

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024

animal research animal welfare dog breeding puppy farms

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New Rules for Dog Breeders

Companion Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms) Bill 2024

animal breeding animal business regulation animal welfare companion animals +2 more

Private Member's Bill

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Ban on Forced Smoke Inhalation Experiments and Forced Swim Tests in Animal Research

Animal Research Amendment (Prohibition of Forced Swim Tests and Forced Smoke Inhalation Experiments) Bill 2024

animal research animal testing animal welfare forced swim tests +1 more

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Delegation Powers for the Independent Office of Animal Welfare and the Chief Animal Welfare Officer

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Independent Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2023

animal cruelty animal welfare charitable organisations

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Criminal Offence for Confining Laying Hens in Cages

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Battery Cage Prohibition) Bill 2023

animal cruelty animal welfare cage-free farming egg production +1 more

Private Member's Bill

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[no bill text published] Wildlife Strike Mitigation Requirements for Transport for NSW Road Decisions

Roads Amendment (Wildlife Impacts) Bill 2024

animal welfare road infrastructure road safety wildlife crossings +1 more

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[no bill text published] Exemption from Electrical Device Prohibitions for Users of Virtual Stock Fencing Devices

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Virtual Stock Fencing) Bill 2023

animal welfare farming technology livestock management virtual stock fencing

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