Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

This bill amends existing legislation that protects livestock from attacks by dogs. It likely strengthens legal protections for farmers and rural landowners whose animals are injured or killed by dogs, and may clarify the circumstances under which farmers can take action against attacking dogs. The amendment updates the law to reflect modern farming practices and animal welfare concerns, potentially introducing new penalties for dog owners whose animals cause harm to livestock, or expanding the definition of which animals are protected.