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Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 25 Nov 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Game Animal Council Act 2013 to ensure that there is no requirement to exterminate valued introduced species that have been designated as herds of special interest.
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MP in charge
Hon James Meager
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Committee
Environment
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Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Committee of whole House

The House considers the bill in detail, questions the MP in charge, and may make changes.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon James Meager
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 151-2
    Introduction: 11 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 24 Jun 2025
    Referred to: Environment
    Submissions due: 23 Jul 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill - 20 Oct 2025
    Second reading agreed: 18 Nov 2025

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