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NSW Govt inquiry scrutinises virtual fencing, on animal welfare grounds

A PROPOSED amendment to the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act would clear the path for the use of virtual fencing technology on NSW livestock properties.

An inquiry has been launched this week through the NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development examining a proposed amendment to the Act.

The inquiry proposes to examine the animal welfare, biosecurity and community safety implications of permitting virtual fencing, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Virtual Stock Fencing) Bill 2024.

The Bill was introduced in February by…

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