Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Enforcement and Operational Powers) Bill 2026

An Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 and other legislation to promote animal welfare; and for other purposes.

Key details

Type:
Government
Origin:
Legislative Council
Status:
In Legislative Council, Second Reading, Debate adjourned 5 calendar days, Thu 07 May 2026
Member with carriage:
The Hon. Tara Moriarty

Documents

Statements of public interest tabled in the Legislative Council can be found under 'Bill Attachments'.

Hansard

Hansard includes speeches and debates on the Bill in both Houses.

Second reading speeches

Legislative Council

Amendments

Members can lodge amendments to Bills that are considered in their House. If a House is not listed, no amendments were lodged by members in that House. Amendments that are agreed to in one House are sent to the other House for agreement.

Progress

The tables below show the progress of the Bill through both Houses, including information on assent. If a House is not listed, the Bill did not pass the originating House.

Legislative Council

Initially introduced in the Legislative Council

Introduced by The Hon. Tara Moriarty
Notice of Motion Tue 05 May 2026
Introduced Thu 07 May 2026
First Reading Thu 07 May 2026
2R Speech Thu 07 May 2026

Legislation review digest

See Legislation Review Digest No. 45 of 58 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

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