VIC Premier
Victorians support modernising the Animal Welfare Act, with consultation on the Andrews Labor Government reforms showing widespread backing for key proposals that will further strengthen animal welfare provisions.
Public and industry feedback was sought on key proposals for a new Act to replace the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (the POCTA Act). The proposals aim to improve existing provisions under the POCTA Act and support Victoria’s reputation for high standards of animal welfare.
An engagement report outlining the consultation findings was released today, which summarised feedback from more than 1,200 individuals and organisations.
There was broad support for shifting the current focus of the POCTA Act from responding to cruelty after it has occurred, to a more proactive and preventative approach.
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The Victorian State Government is offering grants of up to $25,000 for business events held in Melbourne, in a bid to encourage interstate travel into the city and get cash running through the events supply chain again.
Administered by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), the National Business Event Program funding initiative is intended to help business organisers cover the costs of hosting an event, with 50% of the funds available upfront, before the event starts.
The cash can be put towards venue hire, accommodation, transport and other costs.
Detailed eligibility criteria for the scheme has not been released, but events must be held in Melbourne before December 2022.