📜 Game and Feral Animal Control Bill 2018
The Game and Feral Animal Control Bill 2018 regulates hunting of game and feral animals on certain public land in Western Australia. It establishes a Game and Feral Animal Control Advisory Board and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
Impact
Hunters, landowners, conservation groups, and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will be affected. The bill aims to control game and feral animal populations, improve biodiversity, and provide recreational hunting opportunities while ensuring public safety and conservation.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC21 Nov 2019
Penalty Provisions6 found
Offences relating to licences
“35. Offences relating to licences”
Compliance with directions
“67. Compliance with directions”
False or misleading information
“68. False or misleading information”
Obstruction or impersonation of inspector
“69. Obstruction or impersonation of inspector”
Releasing animals for the purpose of hunting
“70. Releasing animals for the purpose of hunting”
Interfering with authorised hunting on public hunting land
“71. Interfering with authorised hunting on public hunting land”
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