Animal Welfare Act 2002

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  • In March 2023, the State Parliament passed the Animal Welfare and Trespass Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (Amending Act).

  • The care and use of animals in Western Australia are subject to provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (the Act), which provides for the welfare, safety, and health of animals used for

  • This webpage assists a person responsible for animals in meeting their animal welfare obligations when managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards.

  • The State's Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) is a non-statutory body established to provide independent and expert advice to the Minister for Agriculture and Food on animal welfare related

  • A number of tools and resources are available for owners and carers of animals, community groups and Local Governments, to help prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies that may impact

  • Livestock grazing halophytes, including saltbush, require more water to excrete those salts in urine.

  • On 2 October 2020, the Animal Welfare (Transport, Saleyards and Depots) (Cattle and Sheep) Regulations 2020 (Transport Regulations) were gazetted and subsequently introduced in Western Australia.

  • The Western Australian Government recognises the value of animal welfare to our community and strives to ensure all animals receive appropriate standards of care.

  • In a dry season where feed, water and finances are limited, removing less productive animals as soon as possible is a good option.

  • The following information regarding the use and supply of animals for scientific purposes in Western Australia aims to assist institutions, researchers, teachers, members of animal ethics committee

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