Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee

Inquiry into the Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Bill 2016

Introduction
Submissions
Hearings
Reports
Summary

Completed

This inquiry was completed in the 58th parliament.

For more information on this inquiry, contact the Committees Office:

Phone: (03) 8682 2800

Email: cso@parliament.vic.gov.au

Previous public hearings

Corrected transcripts of these hearings are published below when finalised by the Committee.

  • Parliament of Victoria (LCCR) , Spring Street, Melbourne, 3002

    9:00 AM

    Canary and Cage Bird Federation of Australia Sam Davis, Vice President, Canary and Cage Bird Federation of Australia Stacey Gelis, Avian Veterinarian Charles Hider, Hon. Solicitor - Victorian Pigeon Federations Victorian Avicultural Council Inc David Renshaw, President, Victorian Avicultural Council Inc Lou Dall’Est, President, The Australian Avicultural Society of Australia Inc Mark Reynolds, President, Goulbourn Valley Branch, The Australian Avicultural Society Inc.
  • Parliament of Victoria (LCCR) , Spring Street, Melbourne, 3002

    9:00 AM

    Banksia Park Puppies Matt Hams, Owner Kirstin Hams, Owner
    Transcript Presentation

    9:45 AM

    Pet Industry Association of Australia Mark Fraser, Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Maitland, State Coordinator John Grima, Retail Director
    Transcript

    10:30 AM

    RSPCA Victoria Liz Walker, Chief Executive Officer Mhairi Roberts, Animal Welfare Policy Manager Janet Wilson, Campaigns Manager
    Transcript

    11:15 AM

    Microchips Australia Doug Black, Director
    Transcript

    1:00 PM

    Dogs Victoria Wayne Fleming, President Sylvia Power, Compliance Officer Terri Mac Donald, Policy and Legislation Officer
    Transcript Presentation

    1:45 PM

    Pets Australia Joanne Sillince, Managing Director, Pets Australia Karen Peele, Director, Mad About Pets Jodie Knox, Director, Murray River Puppies
    Transcript

    2:15 PM

    Combined Cat Applicable Organisations Committee Cheryle U'ren, Vice President, Feline Control Council of Victoria Inc Linda Kitson, Assistant Secretary, Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria
    Transcript

    3:15 PM

    Australian Utility Stock Dog Society Inc. Rod Cavanagh, President, Australian Utility Stock Dog Society Inc. Tully Williams, Vice President, Australian Utility Stock Dog Society Inc. Australian Federation for Livestock Working Dogs Jean Moir, Victorian Working Sheepdog Association Joe Spicer, Victorian Yard, Utility and Farm Dog Association
    Transcript

    4:00 PM

    Australian Veterinary Association, Victorian Chapter Paul Martin, President Susan Chandler, Executive Officer
    Transcript
  • Parliament of Victoria (LCCR) , Spring Street, Melbourne, 3002

    7:00 PM

    Municipal Association of Victoria Rob Spence, Chief Executive Officer Claire Dunn, Manager, Environment & Regulatory Services
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    7:45 PM

    Oscars Law Debra Tranter Animals Australia Glenys Oogjes
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    8:30 PM

    Upmarket Pets Greg Kirby, Proprietor Mary Kirby, Proprietor Rohan Hart, Vet
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