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For the latest information on live animal exports, visit www.liveexports.gov.au.
Important notice: As of 27 April 2011 the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (Version 2.3) will apply.
Please note: The National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare (NCCAW) has been disbanded and replaced by the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS)
Animal welfare encompasses all aspects of animal health and well-being. Australia's animal welfare strategies involve:
- government and non-government organisations
- veterinary and community groups
- animal industries
- animal welfare groups, and
- individual animal owners and handlers.
Australia’s state and territory governments have primary responsibility for animal welfare and laws to prevent cruelty. The Australian (Federal) Government is responsible for trade and international agreements relating to animal welfare.
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Animal Welfare in Australia
- Legislation
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines (Model Codes of Practice)
- Animal Welfare Committee
- National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare (NCCAW)
- Animal welfare for kids!
Live Animal Exports
- Live Animal Export Trade
- Australian Position Statement on the Export of Livestock Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock Version 2.3
International Animal Welfare
Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS)
- View and learn about the AAWS
- AAWS Progression and Implementation
- Stocktake of animal welfare arrangements for each animal sector
- International Animal Welfare Conference
- Animal Welfare Science Summit - Pain & Pain Management
Publications & Reports
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Last reviewed:
16 Jan 2012
16 Jan 2012