Animal Welfare Advisory Board
OrganisationReferenced in 2 bills
Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill makes a broad range of changes across agriculture, biosecurity, animal welfare, forestry, racing and nature conservation law. Its most prominent measures double penalties for trespassing on farming land, strengthen biosecurity obligations for anyone entering places where biosecurity matter is present, clarify that leaving animals in hot vehicles is an offence, and expand access to farm debt mediation.
Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill 2022
This bill updates Queensland's 20-year-old animal welfare laws to match modern science and community expectations. It bans harmful practices like prong collars and horse leg firing, creates tougher penalties for serious animal neglect, requires CCTV surveillance at slaughterhouses, and introduces new protections for retired racehorses.