We are calling for a change that would see authorised Council Officers in Muswellbrook and all of NSW, Australia, be delegated certain authorisations under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act they do not have at the present time . This move would not only assist organisations such as the RSPCA and Animal Welfare League but also empower Council Officers to intervene in matters of animal cruelty when no one else can at the moment in most circumstances they are left powerless by government legislation this needs to change as they are our community’s front line of defence of animal cruelty,. According to RSPCA's 2019-2020 statistics, there were over 15,000 complaints about animal cruelty in New South Wales alone. By delegating certain powers under the Act to Council Officers, we can ensure a more immediate response and potentially save countless animals from suffering. This petition seeks your support for this change that will significantly improve our ability to prevent animal cruelty in our community. Please sign this petition and help us make a difference for animals in Muswellbrook NSW, Australia.