Campaign updates, media coverage, and milestones.
April 2026
Today we publicly launch the Paws for Reform campaign, calling on the NSW Government to modernise the state’s outdated laws on dogs in hospitality venues and on public transport. The campaign is backed by an evidence brief drawing on FSANZ’s own food safety assessment, international comparators from London, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna, and the latest pet ownership data showing 49% of Australian households now own a dog.
April 2026
The NSW Companion Animals Act is undergoing its first comprehensive review in over 20 years. Paws for Reform has prepared a detailed submission arguing for the inclusion of venue-discretion provisions for indoor dining. Further government consultation is expected later in 2026.
April 2026
We are engaging hospitality industry bodies, major venue operators, local councils, and pet industry organisations to build a broad coalition for reform. Interested in joining? Visit our Get Involved page.
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