Current Animal Welfare Framework in Australia
The AAWS aims to refine and then promote Australia's existing national framework that is used to protect the welfare of animals.
Already in place is a strong framework that provides acceptable animal welfare outcomes. Animal welfare legislation exists at national, state, territory and local levels.
National codes of practice and auditable industry quality assurance programs are also in place and provide a sound basis for the humane and responsible use and treatment of animals.
AAWS Attachments
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
8. Community Consultation
Last reviewed: 16 Apr 2007
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