Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, announced that Legislation designed to prevent the intensive breeding of dogs and cats for the local pet market has commenced today. “Today marks a major step forward for animal welfare in the ACT, preventing the kind of serious animal welfare issues we have seen in other states…
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Vic Government Fast-tracks Changes to Protect Dogs and Cats
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Andrews Labor Government has fast-tracked changes to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and cats under the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2014 with increased powers for councils to protect vulnerable animals now in effect. Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford said the previous Liberal Government slated the changes to commence on 1 July 2015.…