The Bill introduced on July 23 makes changes to NAIT system as a result of the recommendations of the OSPRI-led Review 2016-18 and addresses issues identified during Mycoplasma bovis response. First reading on July 30 with all parties in support and sent to the Primary Production Committee with a Nov 4 report back. Reported back on Oct 31 with a large number of changes including placing an obligation on those transporting animals. Second reading completed on Nov 12 with National supporting despite concerns some of the obligations may be unfair. Committee stage Nov 19. Third reading Dec 10 all parties in support. National Animal Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill (No 2)