Objects of Act
6 Objects of Act
The object of this Act is to regulate the provision of veterinary services to ensure the following:
the provision of veterinary services is focussed on the welfare and protection of animals;
veterinary practitioners provide veterinary services professionally and competently;
premises at which veterinary services are provided are of an acceptable standard;
veterinary services provided in the ACT comply with standards that—
are acceptable to the community; and
meet national and international trade requirements;
consumers of veterinary services—
are well informed about the competencies required of veterinary practitioners; and
have confidence in accessing veterinary services from veterinary practitioners;
the protection of the health and welfare of people.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory statementSecond reading speech
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