A case before the Victorian Supreme Court brings us closer to ending pig gassing across Australia

Today Abigail pressed the Labor Government about their lack of action to end pig gassing in NSW. 

Abigail said:

My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Agriculture. Given that the use of carbon dioxide pig gassing is now the subject of legal action in the Supreme Court of Victoria, and given the increasing concerns of the community since the Four Corners exposé revealed the realities of this cruel practice, what advice has the Minister sought and what actions has she taken in relation to ending the use of carbon dioxide pig gassing in New South Wales?

The Minister for Agriculture (Tara Moriarty) said in resonse: 

I thank the member for her question. Firstly, of course we want better animal welfare conditions for all animals across New South Wales, including for farmed animals. I am aware of this particular issue and actions and activities in Victoria. I am always conscious of getting the best possible animal welfare outcomes in New South Wales. I am always looking for advice on better ways to do things in all aspects of working with animals across the State.

Given that the question has been asked and it is one that I take very seriously, I will talk to the department again. The advice I have to date is that sometimes unpalatable options are unfortunately the options available. Again, I take the question very seriously, and I will re-engage with the department in relation to the issues raised today. Whilst I am aware of what is happening in Victoria, I will get some updated information. I am happy to come back to the House and the member with any further advice.

Read the transcript in Hansard here.

22 October 2024

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