Pet Exchange Register Information

On 1 July 2020, the Pet Exchange Register came into operation. This is a state-wide register set up by Animal Welfare Victoria under the Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm and Pet Shops) Act 2017. 

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Published on 19 July 2019

New Regulations from the Victorian Government to accompany the amendments to the Domestic Animals Act Bill

What do the new regulations and Dogs Victoria's Applicable Organisation (AO) status mean for you.

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Published on 19 April 2018

Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2017

The Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Act 2017 is now in operation.

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Published on 19 April 2018

Communication from Agriculture Victoria

Correspondence was sent to the Chief Executive of Dogs Victoria on 11 April 2018 from Agriculture Victoria, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.

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Published on 19 April 2018

Daily Hansard

Download the published Hansard document from the Legislative Assembly 

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Published on 30 November 2017

Fact Video - Puppy Farm Legislation

Click here to view a fact video issued from the Department about amendments to the puppy farm legislation.

Published on 30 November 2017

Correspondence from Agriculture Victoria

Click here to view correspondence sent to Dogs Victoria re. Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm and Pet Shops) Bill 2016

Published on 29 November 2017

Fact Sheets

A range of fact sheets and infographics which contain additional detail about the Bill can be found on the Victorian Government website.

Click here to view or download.

Published on 29 November 2017

Media Release

Minister for Agriculture: Getting It Done : Stamping Out Puppy Farms
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Published on 28 November 2017

Fact Sheets

Click here to go to the Victorian Government website and view facts sheets

Published on 28 November 2017