While poorly timed and often
largely duplicative of previous consultation processes, some of the reviews initiated by the Abbott / Turnbull government have added to our understanding of key policy areas and provided useful strategic directions, for example, mental health and therapeutic good regulation.
As currently written, the bill spends $ 600,000 over two years on
largely duplicative programs to eradicate invasive species, and requires pet dealers to implant a transponder device on certain species.
While advocates claim OCR needs more money due to an increased caseload, Melnick says the rising caseload is partly attributable to three filers who together filed more than 7,000
largely duplicative complaints.