Last checked for updates: 28 August 2026
Current bills about: animal welfare
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11 current 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 veterinary procedures
1st House
2nd House
Law
[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 employment screening
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
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 roaming cats
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
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 sports administration
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
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
1st House
2nd House
Law
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
1st House
2nd House
Law
New Rules for Dog Breeders
Companion Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms) Bill 2024
animal breeding animal business regulation animal welfare companion animals pet shops puppy farms
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
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 smoke inhalation experiments
1st House
2nd House
Law
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 laying hens
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
[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 wildlife protection
1st House
2nd House
Law
[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
1st House
2nd House
Law