New laws in Victoria (Australia) to recognise pain and fear suffered by animals

BENJAMIN PREISS: ‘Animal cruelty laws in Victoria will soon recognise for the first time that animals suffer pain and fear. The state government’s first animal welfare strategy has revealed plans for a major shake-up to protect animals in domestic, agricultural and natural settings. New laws, to be drafted in 2018, will allow for earlier intervention … Continue reading New laws in Victoria (Australia) to recognise pain and fear suffered by animals