Live baiting saga update: Legislation to go before SA Parliament

February 26, 2015 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst

A SOUTH Australian politician wants action on the live baiting saga with legislation set to go before parliament which will see harsher penalties for anyone found to be violating animal welfare laws.



Michelle Lensink, a Liberal frontbencher, said she was approached with animal welfare concerns in the wake of the ABC’s confronting Four Corners program, and after consideration she believes the higher controls are now required in the industry.



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