Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee
Inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture
Completed
The inquiry examined the effectiveness of legislation and other measures to prevent and deter activities by unauthorised persons on agricultural and associated industries. It provided recommendations on how the government and industry could improve protections for farmers’ privacy, businesses, and the integrity of our biosecurity system and animal welfare outcomes.
Media releases
Report backs farmers facing risks from animal rights activism
Media Release | 5 February 2020
Wangaratta hearing on impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture
Media Release | 3 October 2019
Biosecurity and police at next hearing on impact of animal rights activism
Media Release | 18 September 2019
Inquiry into animal rights activism to conduct hearings in Warrnambool and Horsham
Media Release | 12 September 2019
Animal welfare groups at next hearing on impact of animal rights activism
Media Release | 30 August 2019
Gippsland hearings on impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture
Media Release | 16 August 2019
New inquiry examines impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture
Media Release | 6 June 2019
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