Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (No. 46). Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Victoria Document type Legislation Date 1986 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Research Inspection Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to prevent cruelty to animals and improve the level of community awareness on the issue of animal welfare and protection. The Act also covers the treatment of animals when they are used for scientific research and provides for inspections and related enforcement procedures. Full text English Website www.legislation.vic.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 (2018) Keyword: Animal welfare, Research, Inspection, Animal reproduction, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 1997. Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2004) Keyword: Animal welfare, Research, Inspection, Animal reproduction, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX