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Animal Welfare Act 2002.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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