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    • Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) and National Implementation Plan 2010-14
    • AAWS Online Viewing Version
      • AAWS Preamble
      • AAWS Vision and Purpose
      • AAWS Scope
      • AAWS Goals, Objectives and Activities
      • AAWS Benefits
      • Defining Australia's Approach to Animal Welfare
      • Animal Welfare Roles and Responsibilities
      • Progression and Implementation of the Strategy
      • Current Animal Welfare Framework in Australia
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'The strategy is aimed at the entire Australian community and all uses of animals.'

Contents

  • Preamble
  • Vision and Purpose
  • Scope
  • Goals, Objectives and Activities
  • Benefits
  • Defining Australia's Approach to Animal Welfare
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Progression and Implementation of the Strategy
  • Current Animal Welfare Framework in Australia
    1. Legislation
    2. Codes of Practice
    3. Reporting Performance and Benchmarking
    4. Auditable Industry Quality Assurance Programs and Self-Regulation
    5. Education and Training
    6. Research and Development
    7. International Approaches
Last reviewed:
18 Nov 2009
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