Current bills about: animal welfare
34 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
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 veterinary services waste management
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
Local Councils Can Ban Cats From Public Places
Cat Amendment (Local Laws) Bill 2026
animal welfare cat control local government pet ownership public spaces
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Director Gains Power to Investigate Racing Industry and Manage Racecourse Licences, and Fines for Ignoring Director's Directions
Racing and Wagering Amendment Bill 2026
animal welfare conflict of interest gambling regulation government oversight greyhound racing horse racing professional licensing racecourse licensing racing industry sports betting
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
Ban on Keeping Dogs for Greyhound Racing or Commercial Use
Greyhound Racing Legislation Amendments (Phasing Out Reform) Bill 2025
animal rights animal welfare dog racing greyhound racing
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
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
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
Omnibus Bill: Protection for Victims of Violence and Stalking, and New Rules for Family Violence Orders
Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Bill 2025
animal welfare child protection child safety court orders court procedures criminal justice criminal proceedings domestic violence family violence intervention orders public safety victim rights +7 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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 Registration Rules and Authorisation Scheme for Pet Rehoming and Foster Care
Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Bill 2025
animal welfare domestic pets pet registration pet rehoming
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Warrant Powers Allowing the Chief Animal Protection Officer to Compel Witnesses to Produce Documents
Animal Welfare Amendment (Chief Animal Protection Officer) Bill 2025
animal protection animal welfare government oversight public office
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines for Denying Water or Shelter and Causing Dog Suffering, and Ban on Electric Stock Prods for Young Animals or Certain Body Parts
Animal Protection and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
animal abuse animal cruelty animal rights animal welfare criminal penalties law enforcement livestock management pet breeding
Prohibitions on the Importation and Exportation of Greyhounds
Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021
animal exports animal imports animal welfare dog breeding dog racing greyhounds
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
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 veterinary board veterinary practice veterinary registration
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 waste management
Law Reform Omnibus Bill: from Adoption and Animal Control to Energy Safety, Housing and Land Titles
Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2025
adoption records animal welfare child safety environmental protection land transfer mineral resources renewable energy waste management
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
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