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Animal Welfare Act 2002

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  • Healthy grower pigs in a pen feeding on a quality grain to minimise the risk of mycotoxin production

    Animal Welfare Act amendments 2023

    21 April 2023

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

  • Numbat on branch

    Wildlife Animal Ethics Committee (WAEC)

    30 March 2022

    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

  • Cattle in saleyard

    Managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards

    12 May 2022

    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.

  • Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

    1 September 2021

    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 grey and chestnut horse standing side by side in a green paddock.

    Resources

    4 November 2019

    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

  • Truck at saleyard

    Transport Regulations

    1 October 2020

    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.

  • Two horses standing in paddock

    Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Horses in WA

    18 May 2020

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

  • Dog standing on shoreline

    Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Dogs in WA

    6 May 2020

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

  • two horses

    Engagement and events

    24 October 2019

    DPIRD works with a range of groups who have a role in responding to animal welfare issues during emergencies, to build the State’s capacity and capability to protect animals during any emergency.

  • Cows standing in paddock with trees nearby

    Animal Welfare Act amendments 2018

    15 January 2018

    On 11 October 2017, amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (the Act) were introduced to State Parliament via the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2017 (the Bill). On 20 November 2018, the

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