Bills about: animal welfare

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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

2026-05-07: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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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

2026-04-15: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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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 shelters animal welfare domestic pets pet registration +1 more

2025-11-05: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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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

2025-10-23: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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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

2025-10-22: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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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 Bill

2025-09-18: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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Import and Export Bans for Greyhounds and Reproductive Material

Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021

animal exports animal imports animal welfare dog racing +1 more

Private Member's Bill

2025-07-23: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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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

Private Member's Bill

2025-02-12: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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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

2024-11-15: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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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

2024-05-15: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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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

2024-03-14: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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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

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2023-10-18: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

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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

2023-05-31: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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[no bill text published] Criminal Offences for Failing to Provide Water or Shelter to Animals

Animal Protection and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

animal abuse animal cruelty animal rights animal welfare +1 more

2025-09-02: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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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

2025-03-20: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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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

2024-03-21: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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