An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)
Amends the Health of Animals Act to make it an offence to enter, without lawful authority or excuse, an enclosed place where animals are kept if doing so could expose the animals to disease or toxic substances. Critics describe it as an 'ag-gag' bill aimed at deterring undercover farm investigations by animal-welfare groups. At report stage in the House of Commons.
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Creates a federal offence for entering a farm without permission if it could expose animals to disease or toxins. Critics call it an 'ag-gag' bill targeting undercover animal-welfare investigations.
Issues this bill touches
- Agriculture & Food Security
Creates a federal offence for entering a farm without permission if it could expose animals to disease. Critics describe it as 'ag-gag' legislation.
- Climate & Environment
Farm-biosecurity / animal-welfare ag-gag bill. Critics argue it deters undercover animal-welfare investigations.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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