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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Basic legislation
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 9 June 1981.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 36 sections divided into three Parts and completed by two Schedules, aims at preventing cruelty to animals and promoting their welfare. The Act prescribes guidelines and rules for the managing of animals and provides for all related offences. This Act has been amended by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2005 to make further provision with respect to the treatment of animals and the powers of officers under that Act.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (General) Regulation 1996.

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2005)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (General) Regulation 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2017)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX