📜 Animal Welfare Bill 2001
Legislative Council Second ReadingLA1 August 2001
The Animal Welfare Bill 2001 aims to protect animal welfare by regulating the use of animals for scientific purposes and prohibiting cruelty and inhumane treatment. It establishes licensing for scientific use, defines offences, and outlines the powers of inspectors.
Impact
This bill affects individuals and organisations involved in animal care, scientific research using animals, and law enforcement. It aims to ensure animals are treated humanely and that scientific use is regulated, reflecting community expectations.
Key Changes
["Introduces licensing for using animals in scientific research.", "Defines specific offences related to animal cruelty.", "Establishes the powers and functions of animal welfare inspectors."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading MovedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA13 Sept 2001
- LA Consideration in DetailLA13 Sept 2001
- LA Third ReadingLA13 Sept 2001
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Sept 2001
Affected Sectors
agricultureenvironmenthealthpublic_sectorother
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