Calls to implement national bestiality material laws

New Attorney‑General Michelle Rowland has been called to address “pathetic” gaps in bestiality laws, where only three states currently outlaw materials showing acts of animal torture. While the act of bestiality is illegal, only NSW, Western Australia and Tasmania have banned the possession, distribution and production of materials depicting bestiality. NSW Animal Justice Party MP Emma Hurst said the “pathetic” gaps in legislation mean authorities don’t have the means to convict criminals for committing the horrific crimes.