The purpose of the bill is to amend the Animal Welfare Act to phase out the exception in section 23 which allows, in exceptional circumstances, practices that do not meet best practice standards as set out in the Act.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | Ayes | Noes | Abstentions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Reading | 10 Nov 2010 | Motion not agreed: That the Animal Welfare (Treatment of Animals) Amendment Bill be now read a first time. |
Ayes 56 Labour 39 Green 9 Maori 5 United F. 1 Progres. 1 indep. 1 (Carter) |
Noes 62 National 58 ACT 4 |
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| Introduction | 5 Aug 2010 |
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