The New Zealand Government has formally recognised animals as sentient beings by amending animal welfare legislation. The Act stipulates that it is now necessary to recognise animals as sentient' and that owners must 'attend properly to the welfare of those animals'.
The legislation included a ban on the use of animals for testing cosmetic products. In addition, new material has been added to the section of the Act pertaining to animal testing for other research purposes.
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Sadly, not Australia, but our neighbour, New Zealand.
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