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Animal Welfare Amendment (Reformation) Bill 2018

Greens Bill - Thursday, 20 September 2018, Cassy O'Connor MP

Bill Status: Tabled


Bill
Second Reading
Fact Sheet
Clause Notes

 

Tags: Animal Welfare, Animal Welfare Act, Rodeos, Battery Hens, Greyhound Racing

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