Terms of Reference
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Created: Wednesday, 01 May 2019 14:17
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Last Updated: Tuesday, 04 February 2020 10:24
On 1 May 2019, the Legislative Council agreed to the following motion:
That this House requires the Economy and Infrastructure Committee to inquire into, consider and report, by Thursday, 28 November 2019, on the effectiveness of legislation and other measures to prevent and deter activities by unauthorised persons on agricultural and associated industries and in particular, the Committee should —
- consider —
- the type and prevalence of unauthorised activity on Victorian farms and related industries, and the application of existing legislation;
- the workplace health and safety and biosecurity risks, and potential impacts of animal activist activity on Victorian farms, to Victoria’s economy and international reputation;
- animal activists’ compliance with the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994, Livestock Management Act 2010, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986;
- the civil or criminal liability of individuals and organisations who promote or organise participation in unauthorised animal activism activities;
- analyse the incidences and responses of other jurisdictions in Australia and internationally; and
- provide recommendations on how the Victorian Government and industry could improve protections for farmers’ privacy, businesses, and the integrity of our biosecurity system and animal welfare outcomes, whether through law reform or other measures
* The reporting date for this inquiry has been changed to 5 February 2020
Terms of Reference - Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture.pdf350.13 KB
Hearings and Transcripts
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Created: Wednesday, 01 May 2019 15:00
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Last Updated: Friday, 16 October 2020 09:36
Tuesday 8 October 2019
Quality Hotel Gateway, 29-37 Ryley St, Wangaratta
Monday 23 September 2019
Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House, East Melbourne
Time |
Witness |
Transcripts |
10.00 am |
Agriculture Victoria Sally Fensling, Executive Director, Animal Welfare Victoria, and Agriculture Regulatory Policy Michael Rosier, Acting Executive Director, Biosecurity Services, Biosecurity and Agriculture Services Dr Cameron Bell, Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, Biosecurity and Agriculture Services |
Transcript177.36 KB
Response to questions on notice159.51 KB
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11:00 am |
Associate Professor Andrew Robinson Director, Centre for Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis, Melbourne University |
Transcript177.69 KB
Response to questions on notice101.89 KB
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11:45 am |
Law Institute of Victoria Mel Walker, Co-chair LIV Criminal Law Committee |
Transcript222.93 KB
LIV Evidence Clarification663.79 KB
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1.30 pm |
Professor Paul Hemsworth Animal Welfare Science Centre, Melbourne University |
Transcript199.05 KB |
2.00 pm |
Victoria Police Superintendent Peter Greaney |
Transcript140.17 KB
Response to questions on notice131.90 KB
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3.00 pm |
Victorian Farmers Federation David Jochinke, President Stephen Sheridan CEO
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria Paul Mumford, President |
Transcript165.76 KB |
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Conference Room, Horsham International Hotel, 118 Baillie St, Horsham
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor St, Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 September 2019
Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House, East Melbourne
Wednesday 21 August 2019
Mercure Warragul, 23 Mason Street, Warragul
Tuesday 20 August 2019
Bairnsdale RSL, 2 Forge Creek Road, Bairnsdale