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Bill
Animal Welfare Bill 1999
Bill No.
79
Long Title
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the protection of animals by -
regulating the use of animals for scientific purposes; and
prohibiting cruel, inhumane or improper treatment of animals. The Bill intends to accomplish this by -
promoting and protecting the welfare, safety and health of animals; ensuring the proper and humane care and management of animals in accordance with generally accepted standards; and
reflecting the community's expectation that people who are in charge of animals will ensure that they are properly treated and cared for.
Status
Legislative Council Second Reading 11/15/2000
This Act comes into operation on a day fixed by Proclamation
Current Bill
Download the Bill as Introduced
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Links
EM - Bill79
Bill79-1
Previous Versions of this Bill
Progress
Legislative Assembly
Date
Note No.
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Introduced
24 Nov 1999
First Reading
24 Nov 1999
Second Reading
24 Nov 1999
1, 2
Second Reading Speech
Second Reading Agreed
14 Sep 2000
Consideration in Detail
21 Sep 2000
Third Reading
14 Nov 2000
Legislative Council
Date
Note No.
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Introduced
15 Nov 2000
First Reading
15 Nov 2000
Second Reading
15 Nov 2000
1
Second Reading Speech
Other Procedures
Date
Note No.
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Reinstated to the stage reached in the previous Session
09 Aug 2000
2
Notes
1. Explanatory memorandum provided.
2. Restored from the Third Session of Parliament on 9 August 2000.