The objects of this Act are to prevent cruelty to animals, promote the welfare of animals by requiring a person in charge of an animal to provide care for the animal, and to treat the animal in a humane manner, and to ensure the welfare of the animal.
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Regulations
Instruments
Animal Trades Codes of Practice and Standards
These Animal Trades Codes of Practice and Standards are made under clause 25 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2012.
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice - Animals in Pet Shops
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice - Breeding Dogs and Cats
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice - Commercial Pig Production
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 1 - Companion Animal Transport Agencies
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 3 - Horses in Riding Centres and Boarding Stables
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 4 - Keeping and Trading of Birds
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 5 - Dogs and Cats in Animal Boarding Establishments
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 8 - Animals in Pet Grooming Establishments
- Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 9 - Security Dogs
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Live Transport of Livestock) Standards 2013
Codes of Practice
These Codes of Practice are made under clauses 36 and 39 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2012.
- Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals Used in Rodeo Events
- Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals in Films and Theatrical Performances
Guidelines
These Guidelines are made under clause 33 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2012.
- Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Domestic Poultry
- Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Farmed Buffalo
- Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Animals at Saleyards
- Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: The Goat
- Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: The Farming of Deer
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Instrument of Delegation 2020 (PDF, 290.52 KB)
