Call for national puppy farm, animal cruelty laws as breeders eye NSW s more lenient rules
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NSW Animal Justice MLC Emma Hurst says her draft puppy farm legislation will be ready in the next few months.
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Inconsistent animal cruelty legislation across Australia is putting vulnerable dogs at risk and could see New South Wales become the puppy farming capital of Australia , animal welfare advocates have warned.
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A man banned from operating a domestic animal business in Victoria until 2028 has been linked to a proposed NSW dog breeding facility
Animal welfare advocates say breeders are moving to NSW due to weak regulation of the industry