Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current ActsNo. 81 of 1994
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18 November 2024
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Version No. 087
No. 81 of 1994
Version incorporating amendments as at
18 November
2024
Endnotes
1 General information
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Minister's second reading speech—
Legislative Assembly: 8 September 1994
Legislative Council: 19 October 1994
The long title for the Bill for this Act was "A Bill to provide for the management of feral and nuisance domestic animals, the regulation of domestic animals and domestic animal businesses, to repeal the Dog Act 1970 and for other purposes.".
Constitution Act 1975:
Section 85(5) statement:
Legislative Assembly: 8 September 1994
Legislative Council: 19 October 1994
Absolute majorities:
Legislative Assembly: 14 October 1994 and 15 November 1994
Legislative Council: 9 November 1994
The Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 was assented to on 29 November 1994 and came into operation as follows:
Sections 1 and 2 on 29 November 1994: section 2(1); rest of Act on 9 April 1996: Government Gazette 20 July 1995 page 1824.
The title of this Act was changed from the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 to the Domestic Animals Act 1994 by section 3 of the Animals Legislation Amendment (Animal Care) Act 2007, No. 65/2007.
INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA)
Style changes
Section 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act.
References to ILA s. 39B
Sidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided section or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subsections or subclauses, the original section or clause becomes subsection or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression "(1)" at the beginning of the original section or clause.
Interpretation
As from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:
• Headings
All headings included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act. Any heading inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act. This includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; sections; clauses; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms. See section 36(1A)(2A).
• Examples, diagrams or notes
All examples, diagrams or notes included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act. Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Act. See section 36(3A).
• Punctuation
All punctuation included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 forms part of that Act. Any punctuation inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act. See section 36(3B).
• Provision numbers
All provision numbers included in an Act form part of that Act, whether inserted in the Act before, on or after 1 January 2001. Provision numbers include section numbers, subsection numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs. See section 36(3C).
• Location of "legislative items"
A "legislative item" is a penalty, an example or a note. As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of an Act is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision. For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision. See section 36B.
• Other material
Any explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other
material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of an Act.
See
section 36(3)(3D)(3E).
2 Table of Amendments
This publication incorporates amendments made to the Domestic Animals Act 1994 by Acts and subordinate instruments.
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Domestic Animals Act 1994, No. 81/1994
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Assent Date: |
29.11.94 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 45A(3) inserted on 10.4.18 by No. 69/2017 s. 23; s. 54E(4) inserted on 10.4.18 by No. 69/2017 s. 29 |
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Note: |
S. 45A(3) repeals s. 45A on 10.4.20; s. 54E(4) repeals s. 54E on 10.4.20 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Veterinary Practice Act 1997, No. 58/1997
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Assent Date: |
28.10.97 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 96(Sch. item 2) on 17.3.98: Government Gazette 12.3.98 p. 520 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Public Sector Reform (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1998, No. 46/1998
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Assent Date: |
26.5.98 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Tribunals and Licensing Authorities (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1998, No. 52/1998
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Assent Date: |
2.6.98 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 311(Sch. 1 item 21) on 1.7.98: Government Gazette 18.6.98 p. 1512 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Statute Law Revision Act 2000, No. 74/2000
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Assent Date: |
21.11.00 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals (Amendment) Act 2000, No. 87/2000
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Assent Date: |
5.12.00 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 4(c)–(e), 5–8, 10–19(1), 20–37 on 6.12.00: s. 2(1); ss 4(a)(b), 9, 19(2), 38, 39 on 1.1.02: s. 2(3) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Animals Legislation (Responsible Ownership) Act 2001, No. 83/2001
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Assent Date: |
11.12.01 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003, No. 56/2003
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Assent Date: |
16.6.03 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 11(Sch. item 6) on 17.6.03: s. 2 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Animals Legislation (Animal Welfare) Act 2003, No. 103/2003 (as amended by Nos 69/2004, 108/2004)
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Assent Date: |
9.12.03 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 4, 6–8, 24 on 10.12.03: s. 2(1); s. 26 on 19.10.04: Government Gazette 7.10.04 p. 2795; s. 20(1) on 16.12.04: Government Gazette 16.12.04 p. 3381; ss 3, 5, 9–19, 20(2), 21–23, 25, 27, 28 on 1.12.05: s. 2(3) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Legislation (Further Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2004, No. 69/2004
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Assent Date: |
19.10.04 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 22–29, 31, 33, 34 on 20.10.04: s. 2(1); s. 32 on 1.3.05: s. 2(7); ss 30, 35, 36 on 2.2.06: Government Gazette 25.1.06 p. 108 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
State Concessions Act 2004, No. 82/2004
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Assent Date: |
16.11.04 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 13(Sch. item 1) on 1.3.05: s. 2(2) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Public Administration Act 2004, No. 108/2004
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Assent Date: |
21.12.04 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 117(1)(Sch. 3 item 59) on 5.4.05: Government Gazette 31.3.05 p. 602 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Acts (Amendment) Act 2005, No. 50/2005
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Assent Date: |
24.8.05 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 11, 12 on 25.8.05: s. 2(1); s. 10 on 2.2.06: Government Gazette 25.1.06 p. 108 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Acts (Further Amendment) Act 2005, No. 76/2005
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Assent Date: |
2.11.05 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 3–5, 9(1), 10–20, 21(1)–(5)(7), 23, 25 on 3.11.05: s. 2(1); ss 6, 8, 9(2), 21(6), 22, 24 on 1.12.05: Government Gazette 17.11.05 p. 2610; s. 7 on 1.5.07: s. 2(2) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Infringements (Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2006, No. 32/2006
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Assent Date: |
13.6.06 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 94(Sch. item 11) on 1.7.06: Government Gazette 29.6.06 p. 1315 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Public Sector Acts (Further Workplace Protection and Other Matters) Act 2006, No. 80/2006
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Assent Date: |
10.10.06 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 26(Sch. item 28) on 11.10.06: s. 2(1) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Animals Legislation Amendment (Animal Care) Act 2007, No. 65/2007
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Assent Date: |
11.12.07 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 4, 5(1), 6–21, 26–40, 41(4)(5), 43, Sch. 1 on 12.12.07: s. 2(1); ss 3, 5(2), 22–25, 41(1)–(3), 42, 44 on 1.9.09: Special Gazette (No. 298) 1.9.09 p. 1 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Unclaimed Money Act 2008, No. 44/2008
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Assent Date: |
26.8.08 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2009, No. 35/2009
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Assent Date: |
30.6.09 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Criminal Procedure Amendment (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2009, No. 68/2009
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Assent Date: |
24.11.09 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 97(Sch. item 45) on 1.1.10: Government Gazette 10.12.09 p. 3215 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment (Dangerous Dogs) Act 2010, No. 44/2010
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Assent Date: |
17.8.10 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 3–16, 18–31 on 1.9.10: Special Gazette (No. 354) 31.8.10 p. 1; s. 17 on 1.1.11: Special Gazette (No. 354) 31.8.10 p. 1 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Subordinate Legislation Amendment Act 2010, No. 78/2010
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Assent Date: |
19.10.10 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 24(Sch. 1 item 11) on 1.1.11: s. 2(1) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment (Restricted Breeds) Act 2011, No. 39/2011
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Assent Date: |
31.8.11 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Crimes and Domestic Animals Acts Amendment (Offences and Penalties) Act 2011, No. 55/2011
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Assent Date: |
2.11.11 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm Enforcement and Other Matters) Act 2011, No. 75/2011
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Assent Date: |
13.12.11 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2012, No. 29/2012
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Assent Date: |
29.5.12 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 10–16 on 1.9.12: Special Gazette (No. 267) 31.7.12 p. 1; ss 17, 18 on 11.4.13: s. 2(2) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Statute Law Revision Act 2012, No. 43/2012
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Assent Date: |
27.6.12 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Statute Law Revision Act 2013, No. 70/2013
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Assent Date: |
19.11.13 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Emergency Management Act 2013, No. 73/2013
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Assent Date: |
3.12.13 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 94 on 1.7.14: Special Gazette (No. 148) 13.5.14 p. 1 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2014, No. 8/2014
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Assent Date: |
25.2.14 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Victoria Police Amendment (Consequential and Other Matters) Act 2014, No. 37/2014 (as amended by No. 21/2015)
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Assent Date: |
3.6.14 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 10(Sch. item 46) on 1.7.14: Special Gazette (No. 200) 24.6.14 p. 2 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2014, No. 71/2014
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Assent Date: |
30.9.14 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 12–14, 16 on 11.4.15: Special Gazette (No. 66) 31.3.15 p. 1, s. 15 on 1.7.15: s. 2(3) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2015, No. 13/2015
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Assent Date: |
12.5.15 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Racing and Other Acts Amendment (Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform) Act 2016, No. 17/2016
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Assent Date: |
19.4.16 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 13, 14, 17(Sch. 1), 18 on 4.5.16: Special Gazette (No. 131) 3.5.16 p. 1; ss 15, 16 on 10.4.17: Special Gazette (No. 111) 4.4.17 p. 1 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2016, No. 48/2016
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Assent Date: |
6.9.16 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 7 on 29.9.16: Special Gazette (No. 296) 27.9.16 p. 2 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment (Restricted Breed Dogs) Act 2017, No. 44/2017
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Assent Date: |
26.9.17 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 4–9, 10(2)(3), 11‒21 on 30.9.17:
s. 2(2); s. 10(1) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Act 2017, No. 69/2017
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Assent Date: |
20.12.17 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 34, 36 on 21.12.17: s. 2(1); ss 4–21,
23–33, 37–66(1), 67–76(2), 77–84(1), 85–91(1),
92–99 on 10.4.18: s. 2(8); ss 35, 66(2), 76(3), 84(2), 91(2)
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018, No. 6/2018
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Assent Date: |
27.2.18 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 68(Sch. 2 item 41) on 1.3.19: s. 2(2) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Local Government Act 2020, No. 9/2020
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Assent Date: |
24.3.20 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 390(Sch. 1 item 26) on 6.4.20: Special Gazette (No. 150) 24.3.20 p. 1 |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Amendment Act 2021, No. 42/2021
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Assent Date: |
19.10.21 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 53−61 on 1.9.22: s. 2(2) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Act 2022, No. 3/2022
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Assent Date: |
1.3.22 |
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Commencement Date: |
Ss 10–36, 38, 39 on 1.6.22: Special Gazette (No. 271) 1.6.22 p. 1; ss 3–9, 37 on 1.10.22: s. 2(2) |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Act 2022, No. 21/2022
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Assent Date: |
7.6.22 |
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Commencement Date: |
S. 76 on 18.11.24: Special Gazette (No. 610) 12.11.24 p. 1 |
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This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Local Government Legislation Amendment (Rating and Other Matters) Act 2022, No. 30/2022
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Assent Date: |
9.8.22 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
Statute Law Amendment Act 2023, No. 6/2023
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Assent Date: |
9.5.23 |
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Commencement Date: |
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Current State: |
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Domestic Animals Act 1994 |
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3 Explanatory details
[1] S. 74AB def. of relevant provision: The amendment proposed by section 106 of the Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Act 2017, No. 69/2017 is not included in this publication as the words "12A(1) or (2)" do not appear in section 74AB, in paragraph (a) of the definition of relevant provision.
Section 106 reads as follows:
106 Definition, relevant provision
In section 74AB of the Principal Act, in paragraph (a) of the definition of "relevant provision", for "12A(1) or (2)" substitute "12A(1), 12B, 12C".
[2] S. 84M(1): The amendment proposed by section 8(1) of the Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Act 2022, No. 3/2022 is not included in this publication as the words "a person or body" do not appear in section 84M(1).
Section 8(1) reads as follows:
8 Recovery of dog or cat
(1) In section 84M(1) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, for "a person or body" substitute "or a person or body that has an agreement with a Council under section 84Y".