📜 Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021
Assented toLABill 222 June 2021
This bill amends the Dog Act 1976 and the Cat Act 2011 to regulate dog breeding and sales, introduce mandatory dog sterilisation (with exemptions), establish a centralised registration system for dogs and cats, and transition pet shops to adoption centres.
Impact
Dog breeders, pet shops, local governments, and dog owners are affected. It aims to improve animal welfare, reduce the number of unwanted dogs, and make it harder for irresponsible breeders to operate.
Key Changes
["Mandatory sterilisation of dogs unless exempt", "Establishment of a centralised registration system for dogs and cats", "Regulation of dog supply to pet shops, requiring them to source dogs from approved rescue or shelter organisations"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA2 June 2021
- LA IntroducedLA2 June 2021
- LA Consideration in DetailLA18 Aug 2021
- LA Third ReadingLA18 Aug 2021
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA18 Aug 2021
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Aug 2021
- LC Third ReadingLC15 Dec 2021
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC15 Dec 2021
- Royal Assent22 Dec 2021
Affected Sectors
local_governmentagricultureother
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