30
Business Program
Legislative Council
Thursday 18 September 2025
10:00
am
Prayers
Acknowledgement of
Country
Order of Business
Condolence Motions
Petitions
Hon Michelle Hofmann
Statements by Ministers and Parliamentary
Secretaries
Minister for Homelessness
Papers for Tabling
President
Leader of the House
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Minister for the Environment
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for
Planning and Lands
Notices of Motions to
Introduce Bills
Notices of Motions for Disallowance
Notices of Motions
Hon Michelle Hofmann
Motions without Notice
Non-Government Business
Private Members’ Business
Orders of the Day
4:30 pm Questions without Notice
5:00 pm Orders of the Day (continued)
5:20 pm Members’ Statements
6:00 pm House adjourns
Non-Government Business
1. Animal Welfare Amendment (Chief Animal Protection Officer)
Bill 2025
(Notice given 16 September 2025)
Hon Amanda Dorn: To move:
That a Bill for “An Act to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2002
and to make consequential amendments to:
· the Cat
Act 2011; and
· the Dog
Act 1976; and
· various
other Acts.” be
introduced and read a first time.
2.
Cellular Agriculture in Western Australia
Hon Amanda Dorn to move:
That this House:
(1)
Acknowledges the potential of cultured meat as a
humane, healthier, and environmentally responsible innovation, and calls on the
Government to:
(a)
support research, development, and
commercialisation of cultured meat as a pathway to reduce reliance on intensive
animal farming;
(b)
promote the benefits of cultured meat as a
hormone-free, sustainable source of protein for consumers; and
(c)
explore opportunities to position Western
Australia as a leader in cellular agriculture, ensuring economic, health, and
environmental benefits for the community.
Private Members’
Business
1.
Diversification of the Western Australian
economy
Hon Andrew O’Donnell to move:
That this House:
(a)
Recognises the opportunities presented in the
ongoing diversification of the Western Australian economy;
(b)
Acknowledges the opportunities afforded to Western
Australia due to our location, our natural landscapes, and out natural
resources.
(c)
Commends the Cook Labor Government on its work
to enhance opportunities in tourism, creative industries, defence industries
and local manufacturing.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Shire of Pingelly Save the Numbats Local Law 2025 —
Disallowance
Moved (SO 67(3)) 21 August 2025 on the motion of Hon
Anthony Spagnolo (Days remaining 11 after today (Indicative date — 19
November 2025))
That,
pursuant to recommendation of the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated
Legislation, the Shire of Pingelly Save the Numbats Local Law 2025 published
in the Gazette on 9 May 2025 and
tabled in the Legislative Council on 20 May 2025 under the Cat Act 2011,
be and hereby disallowed.
(Tabled Paper 205).
2. City of Perth Dogs Local Law 2025 — Disallowance
Moved (SO 67(3)) 21 August 2025 on the motion of Hon
Anthony Spagnolo (Days remaining 11 after today (Indicative date — 19
November 2025))
That,
pursuant to recommendation of the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated
Legislation, the City of Perth Dogs Local Law 2025 published in the Gazette on 29 April 2025 and tabled in
the Legislative Council on 20 May 2025 under the Dog Act 1976, be and hereby disallowed.
(Tabled Paper 206).
3. *Evidence
Bill 2025 [
LA 9–2] Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Third reading
(Wednesday 17 September 2025).
See
Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review
Report No. 151
(Tabled 12 August 2025).
4. *Liquor
Control Amendment Bill 2025 [
LA 29–1] Minister for the Environment representing the Minister
for Racing and Gaming
Second
reading continuation of remarks Hon Kate Doust — 27 min (Wednesday 17 September 2025).
cf SNP 29 Issue 1 – 16 September 2025.
5. Land
Tax Assessment Amendment (Native Title Settlement Exemptions) Bill 2025 [
LA 26–1] Minister for the Environment representing the Minister
for Finance
Second
reading adjourned (Wednesday 20 August 2025).
6. Minerals
Research Institute of Western Australia Amendment (Clean Energy) Bill 2025 [
LA 27–1] Minister for the Environment representing the Minister
for Mines and Petroleum
Second
reading adjourned (Thursday 21 August 2025).
7. Terrorism
Legislation Amendment (Extension of Expiry) Bill 2025 [
LA 34–1] Minister for the Environment representing the Minister
for Police
Second
reading adjourned (Wednesday 10 September 2025).
8. Mining
Amendment Bill 2025 [
LA 28–2] Minister for the Environment representing the Minister
for Mines and Petroleum
Second
reading adjourned (Thursday 11 September 2025).
* For amendments see Supplementary Notice Paper and/or
Committee Report
Sam
Hastings
Clerk of the Legislative Council