[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

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Virtual stock fencing devices are no longer classified as electrical devices under animal welfare laws.
Users can use these devices on stock animals without committing an offence.
The devices must use GPS-enabled sensors and collars to deliver electric pulses and cues.
The devices must be used to confine, track and monitor stock animals.

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