Animal Protection Act 2018. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Northern Territory Document type Legislation Date 2018 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for care and protection of animals, and for related purposes. Subject Livestock, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fish disease Animal health Basic legislation Animal welfare Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal production Offences/penalties Certification Inspection Research Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples Institution Amphibians Wild fauna Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes 1 November 2022 Abstract The objects of this Act are: (a) to ensure that animals are treated humanely; (b) to prevent cruelty to animals; (c) to promote community awareness about responsibilities and legal obligations associated with the care and protection of animals; and (d) to regulate the activities of persons who use animals for scientific purposes. An animal under the Act is a live member of a vertebrate species, including an amphibian, bird, mammal and reptile, fish in captivity or dependent on a person for food; and crustacean if it is on premises where food is prepared or is offered for retail sale. Under the Act welfare means health, safety and well-being. Full text English Website legislation.nt.gov.au References - Legislation Repeals Animal Welfare Act 1999. Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2017) Keyword: Animal welfare, Research, Institution, Basic legislation, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Animal Protection Regulations 2022. Legislation | Australia | 2022 Keyword: Animal welfare, Institution, Standards, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX