Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026
Current bills about: animal welfare
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20 current bills found.
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Vets and Nurses Must Register; Businesses Must Have a Licence; Fines or Jail for Blocking Inspectors
Veterinary Services Bill 2026
animal welfare criminal penalties law enforcement professional licensing public safety
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Fines or Jail for Shooting Wild Horses from Aircraft; New State-Wide Plan Must Prioritise Non-Lethal Management
Wild Horses Bill 2026
animal welfare criminal penalties environmental protection government accountability land management wild horse management
Independent Bill1st House
2nd House
Assent
Anyone Can Complain About Animal Charities to the Office of Animal Welfare; Office Can Now Order Charities to Hand Over Documents
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2026
animal welfare charitable trusts government accountability government oversight information sharing
1st House
2nd House
Assent
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
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Code of Practice for Greyhound Rehoming and Lifelong Registration Requirements
Greyhound Racing Amendment (Whole-of-life Tracking) Bill 2026
animal euthanasia animal welfare greyhound racing greyhound welfare
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Greyhound Commission Must Set Rules for Rehoming and Putting Down Dogs; Rehomed Dogs Must Stay Registered for Life; Registration Must Be Free
Greyhound Racing Amendment (Whole-of-life Tracking) Bill 2026
animal welfare euthanasia greyhound racing pet breeding
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Up to 20 Years Jail for Animal Sexual Abuse and Bans on Owning Animals or Working with Children
Crimes Amendment (Animal Sexual Abuse) Bill 2025
animal abuse animal sexual abuse animal welfare child safety criminal penalties employment screening public safety
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
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 BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines or Jail for Breeding, Racing, or Selling Greyhounds, and New Administrator for Greyhound Racing NSW
Greyhound Racing Ban Bill 2025
animal breeding animal welfare betting services criminal penalties dog breeding gambling greyhound racing sports administration
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines or Jail for Breeding Dogs Without a License, Keeping Too Many Dogs, or Selling Dogs Without ID
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024
animal research animal welfare criminal penalties dog breeding information sharing pet breeding puppy farms
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
New Rules for Dog Breeders
Companion Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms) Bill 2024
animal breeding animal welfare companion animals pet shops puppy farms
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
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 welfare forced swim tests smoke inhalation experiments
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Forced Swim Tests Banned; Forced Smoke Tests Banned
Animal Research Amendment (Prohibition of Forced Swim Tests and Forced Smoke Inhalation Experiments) Bill 2024
animal research animal welfare scientific testing
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines or Jail for Gambling on Live Animals and Banned Betting for Licensed Bookmakers
Unlawful Gambling Amendment (Betting on Animals) Bill 2023
animal welfare criminal penalties gambling gambling laws greyhound racing harness racing horse racing public safety
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines or Jail for Using Gassing Devices to Stun Pigs in Abattoirs
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Gassing Devices Prohibition) Bill 2023
animal welfare criminal offences criminal penalties gassing devices livestock penalty units public safety slaughterhouses
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines or Jail for Keeping Laying Hens in Cages
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Battery Cage Prohibition) Bill 2023
animal cruelty animal welfare cage-free farming criminal penalties egg production farming laying hens
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
[no bill text published] Wildlife Strike Mitigation Requirements for Transport for NSW Road Decisions
Roads Amendment (Wildlife Impacts) Bill 2024
animal welfare road safety road transport wildlife crossings wildlife protection
Private Member's BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
[no bill text published] 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
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
[no bill text published] Fines for Releasing Any Number of Lighter-Than-Air Balloons
Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Balloons) Bill 2024
animal welfare balloon releases environmental protection pollution control wildlife safety
Private Member's BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
[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
Independent BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent