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Call for national puppy farm, animal cruelty laws as breeders eye NSW’s more lenient rules
Inconsistent animal cruelty legislation across Australia is putting vulnerable dogs at risk and could see New South Wales become the “puppy farming capital of Australia”, animal welfare advocates have warned.
Key points:
- A man banned from operating a domestic animal business in Victoria until 2028 has been linked to a proposed NSW dog breeding facility
- Animal welfare advocates say breeders are moving to NSW due to weak regulation of the industry
- NSW MLC Emma Hurst says Australia needs consistent laws across its states and territories to protect animals
NSW Animal Justice MLC Emma Hurst is calling for nationally-consistent puppy farm legislation after a Victorian man who pleaded guilty to a charge of animal cruelty was linked to a proposed…
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