The animal welfare issues our laws need to catch up with

Queenslanders have been invited to have their say on changes to the laws on issues including the use of baits and traps, restraining dogs in utes and other open vehicles, and whether the current penalties for animal cruelty offences are harsh enough.Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister Mark Furner said it was time the laws were updated to ensure they remained in step with community expectations surrounding animal welfare and protection. “I know Queenslanders love their animals as…



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