Banksia Park Puppies talks to Seven News and gives tips on how to avoid Puppy Scams. 

“People are willing to take risks that they wouldn’t normally take,” Matt Hams from Banksia Park Puppies told 7NEWS.
“If you feel that it’s pretty suspicious, it probably is.”

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/former-afl-player-andrew-leoncelli-caught-up-in-cruel-puppy-scam-c-1239454?fbclid=IwAR03m99bMYiPwbs0NOfh252L1dXYSoh_IJLCXMprCKjVZtE4dTW-yqsZGCQ

Regarding the lies and slander about Banksia Park Puppies:

“Mr Hams said Ms Tranter had been unfairly targeting his family’s business in the past because it was one of the biggest dog breeders in the state.”

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/raiders-take-aim-at-dodgy-breeders-20100717-10fck.html

There are ethical breeders, and not all breeders should be put in the same category:

“[We want to] put our side of the story out there and let people know that dog breeding can be done on a large scale and can be done properly with animal welfare well in check.”

http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2010/s2860605.htm

We are open, honest and ethical, and are speaking to why our breeding does not contribute to euthanasia in pounds and shelters.

See Matt’s appearances at 41:20 and around 45:30

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/tvepisode/tail-end

The proposed puppy breeding laws will be detrimental to animal welfare in Victoria, along with the loss of 15-20 staff that we currently employ in the local area:

“Melburnians will struggle to buy a purebred puppy or kitten when the Victorian government’s little-known plan to ban their sale in pet shops takes effect,  the dog breeding industry says.”

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/pet-shops-dog-breeders-irate-at-cost-of-plan-to-stop-puppy-farms-20150227-13qsvv.html

The proposed puppy breeding laws will be detrimental to animal welfare in Victoria, along with the loss of 15-20 staff that we currently employ in the local area:

“A STATE government proposal to introduce stringent controls over the sale of puppies will cost local jobs and won’t rectify the issue of rogue puppy farms, according to animal welfare groups and ethical dog breeders.”

http://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/2916034/proposed-puppy-breeding-legislation-will-cost-jobs/

The rate increase for Wellington Shire is a great move to better animal welfare.

“I have to say that we completely agree with the position of the council on this and support any moves that will result in stricter enforcement and monitoring of breeding facilities,”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-19/gippsland-council-approves-increased-fees-for/6331344 

Victoria bid to end ‘puppy farms’ a recipe for cruelty: breeders

“New laws to combat “puppy farms” instead will drive dog breeding underground, make ­enforcement harder and increase the prevalence of cruel practices, breeders and pet shop operators have warned.”

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/victoria-bid-to-end-puppy-farms-a-recipe-for-cruelty-breeders/news-story/69b61bdb875ba09c66df77f501c778f5 

We want a review of the proposed legislation by the Labor Government as although it is well meaning, will have unintended consequences that could actually be worse for animal welfare in the long run. There is also no basis scientific or animal welfare wise for the 10 dog limit.

“BANKSIA Park Puppies is calling for an Upper House Committee Review into the state government’s proposal to impose a limit of 10 breeding dogs per property.”

http://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/4096273/gone-to-the-dogs/

We are open and transparent and encourage visits to our property. There is no basis to say that this proposal will be better for animal welfare.

“There is no animal welfare evidence that supports the fact that 10 [breeding dogs] is a suitable number or that better animal welfare outcomes will be the result of smaller places.”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-13/victoria-restricts-to-limit-sales-of-puppies-and-kittens/7730306

Victoria’s proposal is not taking into account the care the dogs are given, only a number which has no correlation to animal welfare.

“Labor is proposing that all dog breeders have a maximum of 10 female dogs. This is regardless of the care they are given, the experience of the breeders, or the number of staff a breeder has,’ their website reads.” 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3739769/Victoria-restrict-sale-puppies-kittens-pet-shops.html