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Animal Welfare Act 1993.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent neglect of, and cruelty to, animals, to ensure the welfare of animals, to repeal the Cruelty to Animals Prevention Act 1925 and for related purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Animal welfare Animal health Institution Basic legislation Inspection Offences/penalties Hunting/capture Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 53 divided into eight Parts and completed by two Schedules, makes provision for the protection of animals living in captivity and animals living in the wild. The Act applies to all vertebrate animals and to any other creature prescribed for the purposes of any or all of the provisions of this Act. Certain parts of the Act do not apply to commercial and recreational fishing. A person who has the care or charge of an animal has a duty to take all reasonable measures to ensure the welfare of the animal (sect. 6). Section 10 prohibits shooting and baiting of animals. Section 12 places restrictions on the laying of traps. Other provisions concern inspection, the establishment of an Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, research on animals and offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animal Welfare (Pigs) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Vaccination, Swine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Domestic Poultry) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare Regulations, 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Land Transport of Livestock) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Pigs) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Vaccination, Swine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Domestic Poultry) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX