Animal Welfare Act 1992. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Australian Capital Territory Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act for the promotion of animal welfare, and for related purposes. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Authorization/permit Basic legislation Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consisting of 112 sections divided into ten Parts and completed by one Schedule, establishes the list of the offences against animal welfare and sets a code of practice. Specific authorizations and licences are required for research, teaching and breeding. Permits are required for circuses and travelling zoos as well as for certain kinds of trapping. Full text English Website www.legislation.act.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Animal Welfare Regulation 2001. Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2014) Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX