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Veterinary Practice Act 2018.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Australian Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate veterinary practitioners, veterinary premises, and for other purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Classification/declassification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Animal welfare Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Public health
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The object of this Act, consisting of 212 sections divided into twenty Parts and completed by three Schedules, is to regulate the provision of veterinary services to ensure the following issues: (a) the provision of veterinary services is focused on the welfare and protection of animals; (b) veterinary practitioners provide veterinary services professionally and competently; (c) premises at which veterinary services are provided are of an acceptable standard; (d) veterinary services provided in the ACT comply with standards that: (i) are acceptable to the community; and (ii) meet national and international trade requirements; (e) consumers of veterinary services are well informed about the competencies required of veterinary practitioners; (f) public health is protected.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au; https

References - Legislation

Repeals

Veterinary Surgeons Regulation 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2016)

Keyword: Institution, Animal health, Drugs, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Registration, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Surgeons Act 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2016)

Keyword: Institution, Animal health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Registration, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX