United Future
Gordon Copeland

Copeland: United we stand, divided we fall…

“I whole-heartedly support the decision of the combined councils to make a joint submission to the Local Government Select Committee,” said Mr Copeland.

“It is a very pragmatic, positive step that will be a lot more effective than simply ignoring the requirement.

“United Future is right behind the rural community on this. Presently, I am involved in the drafting of a Supplementary Order Paper to amend the Local Government Law Reform Bill.

"The aim is to make the microchipping of working farm dogs a voluntary exercise rather than a compulsory requirement.

“It is vitally important that the rural community continues to stand united on this issue and fights it all the way,” concluded Mr Copeland.

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