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Animal Welfare Act 1992.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Australian Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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