A petition calling on NSW Environment Minister and Treasurer Hon Matt Keanto purchase a 200-hectare area of koala habitat in Port Macquarie is gainingtraction. The…
Website launches to combat online puppy scams
There has been a worrying rise in fraudulent dog sales online, and as aresult Sandy Trujillo has launched Puppy Scam Awareness Australia (PSAA). PSAA is…
Protesters demand reform over battery cages
Protesters outside NSW Parliament House have called on Adam Marshall, NSWAgriculture Minister, to support the phase-out of battery cages for hens. Over sixty supporters gathered…
Australia’s Chief Vet visits Fiji to strengthen Pacific Engagement Program
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp will travel to Fiji tomeet with key representatives as part of a dedicated Pacific EngagementProgram to build regional…
Petfood Forum Europe the perfect precursor to Interzoo
Petfood Forum Europe will take place on 23 rd of May 2022 at Nurembergfairgrounds, just one day before the start of Interzoo 2022. Hosted by…
Workers Compensation amendment to put retailers at ease
NSW Parliament will introduce new legislation to amend the WorkersCompensation Act, removing the assumption that workers with COVID caught thevirus at work. Changes to the…
Pet-owners raise concerns over post-pandemic pet homelessness
Forty-seven per cent of pet-owners are concerned that when normality returnsafter the pandemic there will be more homeless pets than ever. The results were found…
Puppy Farm Bill: Animal welfare or a play for votes?
Written by Bob Croucher Following last week’s article on Puppy Breeders I would like to make mentionof the bad rap that pet shops get. Emma…
Feedback requested on proposed breeder licensing scheme
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is seeking feedback onthe proposed introduction of a new dog licensing scheme. The Consultation Paper: Licensing and…
Bob Croucher breaks down the proposed ‘Puppy Farm’ Bill
Written by Bob Croucher Emma Hurst who represents the Animal Justice Party in the NSW LegislativeCouncil has put forward a Bill to amend the Companion…