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Animal Welfare Act 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the welfare of animals, prevent cruelty to animals and for related purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Research Institution Basic legislation Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 83 sections divided into eight Parts, concerns the welfare of animals and aims at preventing cruelty to animals. The objectives of this Act are: a) to ensure that animals are treated humanely; b) to prevent cruelty to animals; and c) to promote community awareness about the welfare of 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 Authority and the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and regulates their operation. Provisions concern also the use of animals for scientific purposes and for research.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animal Welfare Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Research, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Protection Act 2018.

Legislation | Australia | 2018 (2022)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX