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Livestock Act 2008.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to livestock and associated matters.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Inspection Internal trade Public health Basic legislation Animal health Animal production Biosecurity Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures Traceability/product tracing Pastoralism Animal welfare
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 1 September 2009.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 147 sections divided into eleven Parts and completed by one Schedule. The object of this Act is to promote a sustainable livestock industry and associated industries by: (a) establishing methods of identifying and tracing livestock; and (b) supporting market access to, and product integrity of, livestock and livestock products; and (c) regulating the movement of livestock, animal products and other things associated with livestock; and (d) protecting the health and welfare of livestock by establishing standards and procedures for managing livestock, controlling diseases and implementing the national biosecurity strategy and by other means; and (e) providing compensation for losses caused by certain livestock diseases.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Exotic Diseases (Animals) Compensation Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1958 (1996)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock Diseases Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1954 (2005)

Keyword: Animal health, Inspection, Quarantine, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exotic Diseases (Animal) (Screw Worm Fly Infestation) Compensation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1988

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Classification/declassification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock (Control of Hormonal Growth Promotants) Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1993 (2002)

Keyword: Animal production, Hormones/steroids, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Brands Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1928 (2002)

Keyword: Animal production, Marking/identification, Registration, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock Routes and Travelling Stock Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1955 (2002)

Keyword: Range, Indigenous peoples, Animal production, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Livestock Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Authorization/permit, Pests/diseases, International trade, Registration, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX