The minimum fines for stock offences have increased from $200 to $1100 per animal or the value of the animal, whichever is the higher amount. Other amendments to the legislation will benefit investigating authorities and primary producers by: Empowering police to effectively investigate stock crime by extending stock-related search warrant durations from 7 to 21 days Modernising evidentiary requirements in stock offence prosecutions Maintaining the ability of police to immediately return cattle to victims of crime where there is no dispute as to ownership Streamlining the disposal process where there is a dispute as to ownership, allowing the stock to be …
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