Animal Welfare Act 1985. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Legislation Date 1986 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act for the promotion of animal welfare; and for other purposes. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Research Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consisting of 44 sections divided into six Parts, concerns the welfare of animals and aims at preventing cruelty to animals. It defines obligations for the management of animals and provides for the adoption of a code of practice. The Act establishes the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and regulates its operation. Provisions concern also the use of animals for scientific purposes and for research. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Animal Welfare Regulations 2000. Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2011) Keyword: Animal welfare, Research, Institution, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare Regulations 2012. Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Research, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX