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Animal Welfare Act 2002

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  • Sheep standing in saleyard

    Animal Welfare (Livestock) Regulations 2019

    14 November 2019

    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.

  • Approaching Storm

    Responding to animal welfare in emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to properly plan for emergencies in order to keep them safe. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

  • Sheep being trail fed

    Welfare decisions for sheep and cattle

    5 February 2015

    At times such as during drought, sheep and cattle are subject to dramatic loss in body condition due to reduced feed intake.

  • Catlle standing in field

    Review of the Animal Welfare Act 2002 - Government response

    18 June 2019

    In May 2019, the McGowan Government commissioned the Independent Review (the Review) of the operation and effectiveness of Animal Welfare Act 2002 (the Act).

  • Dog standing on shoreline

    Written submissions

    6 August 2019

    As part of the public consultation process on the draft Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Dogs in WA, stakeholders were invited to submit individual written submissions.

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    Recovering for animal welfare after emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their wellbeing following an emergency.

  • Sheep in low fuel load paddock with distance from tree line

    Safer areas for animals in emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their safety and survival during an emergency. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

  • Puppies

    Preparing for animal welfare before emergencies

    18 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to properly plan for emergencies in order to keep them safe. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

  • Semi trailer transport truck with four decks filled with sheep, driving out of the driveway out the farm gate with the back of the truck visible.

    Evacuating animals in emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their safety and survival during an emergency. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

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    Local Government workshop

    27 June 2019

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) worked together to host two worksho

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