2023 Inquiry into the operation of the approved charitable organisations under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979

Introduction

This inquiry was established on 13 December 2023 to inquire into and report on the operation of the approved charitable organisations under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.

Video recordings of hearings, where available, can be found on the NSW Parliament's YouTube channel.

Terms of reference
This inquiry was Self-referred on 13 December 2023.
Timeline
DateMilestone
Wed 13 December 2023Self-referred
Tue 20 February 2024Submissions closed
Fri 26 April 2024Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney
Mon 27 May 2024Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney
Thu 18 July 2024Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney
Fri 29 November 2024Final Report
Fri 28 February 2025Government Response to Final Report due
Fri 28 February 2025Government Response to Final Report
Submissions

Submissions to this inquiry closed on 20 Feb 2024.

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Hearings and transcripts
DateVenue details
Fri 26 April 2024Macquarie Room, Parliament House, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Mon 27 May 2024Macquarie Room, Parliament House, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Thu 18 July 2024Macquarie Room, Parliament House, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Reports and government responses

Government response - PC4 - 2023 Inquiry into the operation of the approved charitable organisations under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 - Final Report

Tabled date:
Fri 28 February 2025
PDF843.33 KB

PC4 - 2023 Inquiry into the operation of the approved charitable organisations under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 - Final Report

Tabled date:
Fri 29 November 2024
Government response due:
Fri 28 February 2025
PDF950.51 KB
Other documents
DateTypeTitle
Fri 29 November 2024Media ReleaseMedia release PC4 - POCTA - Report tabling - 29 November 2024 (pdf, 139.33 KB)
Mon 19 August 2024Answers to Questions on Notice RSPCA NSW (pdf, 306.05 KB)
Mon 19 August 2024Additional InformationRSPCA NSW - Annual General Meeting minutes - 27 November 2023 (pdf, 55.00 KB)
Mon 19 August 2024Additional InformationRSPCA NSW - Annual General Meeting minutes - 28 November 2022 (pdf, 45.22 KB)
Thu 04 July 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Animal Welfare League (pdf, 134.67 KB)
Mon 17 June 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsRSPCA NSW (pdf, 220.92 KB)
Thu 13 June 2024Additional InformationDog Trainers Association of Australia (pdf, 334.55 KB)
Tue 11 June 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Godfrey Moase, Executive Director - United Workers Union (pdf, 187.67 KB)
Tue 11 June 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsGodfrey Moase, Executive Director - United Workers Union (pdf, 101.35 KB)
Mon 27 May 2024Tabled DocumentOpening statement - Hearing 27 May 2024 - tabled by Mr Steve Coleman (pdf, 1.12 MB)
Mon 27 May 2024Tabled DocumentRSPCA NSW Employee Handbook tabled by Mr Steve Coleman (pdf, 20.85 MB)
Fri 24 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Steve Courtney, Dog Trainers Australia (pdf, 375.73 KB)
Wed 22 May 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsRSPCA NSW (pdf, 733.73 KB)
Wed 22 May 2024OtherRSPCA NSW 2024 State Budget NPP - Business Case 798 (pdf, 2.91 MB)
Wed 22 May 2024OtherRSPCA NSW Inspectorate Annual Report 2021-2022 (pdf, 836.45 KB)
Wed 22 May 2024OtherRSPCA NSW Inspectorate Annual Report 2022-2023 (pdf, 634.57 KB)
Tue 21 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Department of Primary Industries (pdf, 115.19 KB)
Mon 20 May 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAnimal Care Australia (pdf, 5.03 MB)
Mon 20 May 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsAnimal Welfare League (pdf, 144.66 KB)
Mon 20 May 2024Answers to Supplementary QuestionsKaren Davies (pdf, 216.35 KB)
Mon 20 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Animal Welfare League (pdf, 155.09 KB)
Wed 15 May 2024Answers to Questions on Notice Australian Veterinary Association (pdf, 1.71 MB)
Thu 28 March 2024OtherOnline questionnaire report (pdf, 224.38 KB)
Thu 14 December 2023Media ReleaseNew Inquiry established (pdf, 119.61 KB)
Contact us

Laura Ismay

Role:
Director Committees
Phone:
9230 2282
Email:
portfoliocommittee4@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Reeti Pandharipande

Role:
Administration Officer
Phone:
9230 2156
Email:
portfoliocommittee4@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Peta Leemen

Role:
Principal Council Officer
Phone:
9230 2354
Email:
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