Animal Welfare Act 2002. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the welfare, safety and health of animals, to regulate the use of animals for scientific purposes, and for related purposes. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Animal welfare Animal health Research Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Slaughtering Transport/storage Drugs Wild fauna Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 4 April 2003. Abstract This Act, consisting of 94 sections divided into six Parts, provides for the protection of animals by regulating the people who may use animals for scientific purposes and prohibiting cruelty to animals. Full text English Website www7.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2013) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare (Commercial Poultry) Regulations 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Poultry Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare (Pig Industry) Regulations 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 Keyword: Animal welfare, Swine, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare (Scientific Purposes) Regulations 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Research, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare (Transport, Saleyards and Depots) (Cattle and Sheep) Regulations 2020. Legislation | Australia | 2020 (2022) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX