Independent MP David O'Byrne proposes to amend Tasmania's Family Violence Act to include harm or threats towards animals.

Tasmanian independent MP David O'Byrne proposes to amend the Family Violence Act to include harm or threats towards animals in the definition of family violence. This follows similar changes in other Australian states and aligns with a 2010 Australian Law Reform Commission report. If passed, the legislation would provide police with more powers to protect victims and could lead to pet-friendly crisis accommodations.

August 04, 2024
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