#$%^&*AU2012101426A420121011.pdf#####C.\NRPrtbI\DCC\CAB\4554773_1 DOC-5/92012 ABSTRACT A handle assembly for a control mechanism of an animal crush comprising a first handle section and a second handle section which are adapted to be connected together so as to be able to adopt various modes of assembly including a first mode in which the handle sections are fixed against linear and pivotal movement relative to one another and a second mode in which the two handle sections are moveable relative to another between a first position in which the handle sections are fixed against relative pivotal movement therebetween at least in one direction of pivotal movement and a second position in which one handle section is substantially freely pivotable relative to the other handle section.