Criminal Offence for Gambling on Activities Involving Live Animals

Unlawful Gambling Amendment (Betting on Animals) Bill 2023

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law

Introduced by: Emma Hurst (AJP)

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

People cannot gamble on activities involving live animals; this includes greyhound, harness, horse, and jumps racing.
People who gamble on live animals face up to 12 months in prison or a fine.
This ban applies even if the person is gambling with someone outside the state or country.
Licensed bookmakers cannot run bets on activities involving live animals.
Bookmakers face up to 2 years in prison for a first offence; subsequent offences carry higher fines.
The law removes previous exemptions for lawful forms of gambling.

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