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Stop Puppy Farming — consultation closing soon

LG Alert

Local governments, community members, animal rehoming services, vet practices and other stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on proposed new Dog and Cat Regulations before public consultation closes on 5pm 20 November 2023.
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Tender opens for centralised cats and dogs registration system

The State Government has today opened a Request for Tender for Western Australia's first centralised registration system for cats and dogs.
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DLGSC on the road: centralised registration system for cats and dogs

Corinna Musgrave has to be one of the most travelled DLGSC staff members.
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Landmark Stop Puppy Farming legislation passes WA Parliament

New laws to crack down on the cruel practice of puppy farming in Western Australia have passed State Parliament.
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The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021 has passed through Parliament

LG Alert

This means changes to the Dog Act 1976 to better regulate the breeding of dogs in Western Australia.
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Stop Puppy Farming Bill reintroduced

The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021 (the Bill) has been reintroduced into Parliament.
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Proposed new laws to Stop Puppy Farming in WA

LG Alert

The State Government is progressing changes to the law to Stop Puppy Farming in Western Australia.
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State Government to introduce legislation to end puppy farming

Premier Mark McGowan and Local Government Minister David Templeman were greeted by furry friends at the K9 Dog Rescue in Nambeelup today while announcing the introduction of legislation to end puppy farming in Western Australia.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023