News and updates
From DOGS NSW Media & Government Legislation Committee
25-10-2024Government Legislation & POCTAA (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024
As members were advised yesterday (24 October 2024) in the DOGS NSW Special Notice the (POCTAA Bill) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024 was introduced in NSW Parliament by the Hon. Tara Moriarty (Minister for Agriculture).
The Bill will be debated in Parliament at the next sitting which will be 12 November 2024.
Members who have concerns in areas in the Bill should lobby their State Members over the next two weeks.
Please CLICK HERE to view the Proposed Bill.
Please CLICK HERE to view The Hon. Tara Moriarty Speech / POCTAA Amendment (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024.
DOGS NSW Media & Government Legislation Committee has met and made several representations to the Office of the Department of Primary Industries and attended a face-to-face meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, advising how DOGS NSW members are breeders under our Code of Ethics.
In this Government Media Release, the areas of concern to DOGS NSW are:-
• the determination of a “fertile female” at the age of 6 months
• the proposed legislation numerically places a cap on breeders of 20 “fertile females” per premise, so young females that are not eligible for breeding would be counted in the number of allowed “fertile females”.
• Staff numbers would also be introduced, eg, one staff carer for every 20 adult dogs.
DOGS NSW Representatives at all times, have firmly refused to accept calling a female a “fertile female” at the age of 6 months, as many breeders run on pups from a litter in order to assess the better quality and to health test at the ages required within our Code of Ethics - they cannot be considered a breeding female under our DOGS NSW Code of Ethics.
It will be mandatory for all breeders to apply for a BIN (breeder identification number). This will place the breeder on a Breeder Register under the Pet Registry.
Commercial breeding over the above numerical limit will not be permitted. Current breeders who have over 20 fertile females will have 10 years to have the number reduced to the 20 (under an exemption request). There is no exemption for commercial breeding on already approved, existing, premises that have complied with local Government requirements (except to reduce the numbers to 20 within 10 years).
Please CLICK HERE to view DOGS NSW Media Release to the proposed Bill.
DOGS NSW Western Regional Committee 2023 Annual Report, Annual General Meeting Minutes & Committee Members (Office Bearers)
17-10-2024
The 2023 Annual Report and Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting can be viewed by clicking here.
The current Committee Members (Office Bearers) are as follows:-
PRESIDENT: BRIAN KEEGAN
VICE PRESIDENT: VIRGINIA OSBORNE
SECRETARY: GAIL KEEGAN
TREASURER KLAUS KECK
COMMITTEE: ANNE HICKEY
MARY EATHER
CAROLYN WILLIAMS
LEONIE MONAGHAN
DOGS NSW Western Region Committee Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting
16-10-2024DATE: SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER, 2024
TIME: 1.00 PM
VENUE: PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB, 132 PIPER STREET, BATHURST
Nominations for the cancelled August 2024 AGM will remain.
Nominations must be signed by two Western Region Members who are current financial members of DOGS NSW and forwarded to:-
Philip O’Hearn Law Practice, P.O. Box 186, Cessnock, NSW, 2325 and must be received 21 working days prior to the meeting, ie, Saturday 2 November 2024.
Members can participate in the meeting via Zoom Conferencing. Access to the Zoom meeting is as follows:
Topic: Western Region AGM
Time: Nov 23, 2024 01:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here
Meeting ID: 849 4457 6476
Passcode: 847179
The Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting along with the list of current Committee Members will be made available shortly by a separate notice via email.
Important Information on How to Vote
1. CONTACT DETAILS
Ensure DOGS NSW has your latest address, phone and email in the members’ database. Are you receiving your Weekly Woof e-Newsletters? If you are, you are ok. Most votes will be distributed via email and or SMS from Tuesday 5 November 2024. If you do not have an email address on the members’ database, Vero Voting will send you a paper postal vote.
2. PAPER BALLOTS
Paper ballots are by request only, except for members with no email address. These are sent to the printers and mailed out with a tight deadline. All requests for a paper ballot must be received before Friday 8 November 2024.
3. SHARING INFORMATION WITH VERO VOTING
Your personal information is managed in accordance with the DOGS NSW privacy policy. Information shared with Vero Voting is for the specific purpose of providing you with the means to participate in the voting process.
4. REQUESTS
Any requests or changes of details must be received by DOGS NSW before Friday 8 November 2024 via info@dogsnsw.org.au “Subject line”: Western Region Elections 2024.
5. VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
Voting instructions and login details are sent directly by Vero Voting. If you have received an email, SMS, or letter from Vero Voting, please check it for your login details. If you have misplaced this information, please ring the Vero Voting support line on 1300 702 898, or DOGS NSW by email at info@dogsnsw.org.au. When you have conducted your vote, Vero Voting will send you a receipt either via email or SMS.
NO EMAIL OR FACEBOOK CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO.
2024 RNSWCC Board Elections -Results
12-10-2024Metropolitan Region
Mr Angus McIlrath 518 ELECTED
Mr Phillip Brown 293
Hunter Region
Mr Glen Vernon 245 ELECTED
Mr Paul York 197
Illawarra & South East Region
Mr Kyle Charnock 277 ELECTED
Mrs Matina Butcher 182
Northern Region
Mrs Vickie Harris 144 ELECTED
Mrs Rosemary Privett 142
Southern Region
Mr Neil Curwen ELECTED UNOPPOSED
2024 RNSWCC Board Elections -Results
12-10-2024Metropolitan Region
Mr Angus McIlrath 518 ELECTED
Mr Phillip Brown 293
Hunter Region
Mr Glen Vernon 245 ELECTED
Mr Paul York 197
Illawarra & South East Region
Mr Kyle Charnock 277 ELECTED
Mrs Matina Butcher 182
Northern Region
Mrs Vickie Harris 144 ELECTED
Mrs Rosemary Privett 142
Southern Region
Mr Neil Curwen ELECTED UNOPPOSED
2024 RNSWCC Board Elections -Results
12-10-2024Metropolitan Region
Mr Angus McIlrath 518 ELECTED
Mr Phillip Brown 293
Hunter Region
Mr Glen Vernon 245 ELECTED
Mr Paul York 197
Illawarra & South East Region
Mr Kyle Charnock 277 ELECTED
Mrs Matina Butcher 182
Northern Region
Mrs Vickie Harris 144 ELECTED
Mrs Rosemary Privett 142
Southern Region
Mr Neil Curwen ELECTED UNOPPOSED
DOGS NSW Regulations Part II - Show Amendments Approved @ September Board Meeting
27-09-2024At its September 2024 meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following amendments to DOGS NSW Regulations Part II- Show:-
Clause 10.4 - AMENDED
THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, 10.4, which currently reads:-
10.4 (08/17) An Affiliate shall be responsible for each prize or the monetary value thereof offered for competition at a Show conducted by it.
(a) At an All Breeds Championship Show and a *Group Championship Show held under the Regulations the following shall apply:-
(I) There shall be at least one trophy, and a sash or rosette, for each ‘in Show' Award as follows:
(II) There shall be at least one trophy, and a sash or rosette, for each “In Group” Award as follows:-
(III) Any gift, presentation, token or insignia (other than spoons, sashes, rosettes, medals or plaques) given in addition to the trophies referred to in (i) and (ii) shall have a minimum value as stated.
Be amended to read:-
10.4 (08/17) An Affiliate shall be responsible for each prize or the monetary value thereof offered for competition at a Show conducted by it.(a) At an All Breeds Championship Show and a *Group Championship Show held under the Regulations the following shall apply:-(i) There shall be at least one Trophy, Cash or Voucher and a Sash or Rosette, for each ‘in Show' Award as follows:(ii) There shall be at least one Trophy, Cash or Voucher and a Sash or Rosette, for each “In Group” Award as follows:-(III) Any gift, presentation, token or insignia (other than spoons, sashes, rosettes, medals or plaques) given in addition to the trophies referred to in (i) and (ii) shall have a minimum value as stated.
Clause 12.21(a) - AMENDED
THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Clause 12.21(a) - Use of a Runner, which reads as follows:-
12.21 Use of Runner by Disabled Person (03/08)
(a) Upon application, the Board of Directors will consider requests from disabled Members to use the services of a runner, for one or more dogs/breeds, to assist in the exhibition of dogs in conformation Classes. (06/24)
Be amended to read:-
12.21 Use of Runner by Disabled Person (03/08)
(a) Upon application, the Board of Directors will consider requests from disabled Members to use the services of a runner, when required, for one or more dogs/breeds, to assist in the exhibition of dogs in conformation Classes. (09/24)
New Clause 19.6
(09/24)
2023/2024 RNSWCC Annual Report
26-09-2024Please note that the RNSWCC 2023/2024 Annual Report which also contains the 2024 RNSWCCC AGM Agenda and Proxy Voting Form (Pgs 25 & 26 of the Report) is now available on the DOGS NSW website.
Please click here to access.
New Research from the University of Adelaide - exploring anticipatory grief and guardians of senior dogs
25-09-2024Can you help University of Adelaide researchers?
The University of Adelaide researchers are seeking participants to complete a survey focused on understanding the experience of caring for senior dogs. Your insights and experiences are invaluable to them and will contribute significantly to their understanding of this emotional journey.
Who can participate?
We are seeking participants who are currently the primary carer for a senior dog (aged 8 years or older) and have lived with the dog for at least one year. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time up until submission of responses. All responses will be kept anonymous and confidential.
How can I participate?
If you are interested in participating, please click here to access the survey.
Get Ready for Bush Fires - Prepare your Pets & Animals
24-09-2024At the recent meeting of the Board of Directors, Director Karen Hedberg BVSc drew to the Board’s attention the forecast of severe bush fires and the need to ensure our pets and animals are safe.
The Board resolved as follows:-
THAT the information provided by the Rural Fire Services NSW and titled “Get Ready for Bush Fire – Prepare your Pets and Animals” be published to ensure our members are aware of what to do in an emergency.
Please click here to view the information.
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