Animal Welfare Act 1999. Pays/Territoire Australie Sous-division territoriale Northern Territory Type du document Législation Date 1999 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to provide for the welfare of animals, prevent cruelty to animals and for related purposes. Sujet Bétail Mot clé Protection des animaux Recherche Institution Législation de base Peuples autochtones Aire géographique Asie et Pacifique, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande, Océan Indien, Océanie, Pacifique Sud Résumé This Act, consisting of 83 sections divided into eight Parts, concerns the welfare of animals and aims at preventing cruelty to animals. The objectives of this Act are: a) to ensure that animals are treated humanely; b) to prevent cruelty to animals; and c) to promote community awareness about the welfare of animals. It defines obligations for the management of animals and provides for the adoption of a code of practice. The Act establishes the Animal Welfare Authority and the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and regulates their operation. Provisions concern also the use of animals for scientific purposes and for research. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.austlii.edu.au Références - Législation Implementé par Animal Welfare Regulations. Législation | Australie | 2000 (2013) Mot clé: Protection des animaux, Recherche, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Abrogé par Animal Protection Act 2018. Législation | Australie | 2018 (2022) Mot clé: Maladie des poissons, Santé des animaux, Législation de base, Protection des animaux, Aliments pour animaux, Production animale, Infractions/sanctions, Certification, Inspection, Recherche, Droits traditionnels/droits coutumiers, Peuples autochtones, Institution, Amphibiens, Faune sauvage Source: FAO, FAOLEX