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Intro
Proposed changes to the current Dog Act 1976 include mandatory dog sterilisation and dog breeder approval to regulate the breeding of dogs.
The benefits will be to give local governments the tools to deal with irresponsible dog breeders, improve animal welfare and encourage responsible dog ownership through public awareness.
More on proposed new laws